Market Access Manager

AstraZeneca; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Malaysia is seeking a Market Access Manager to enhance patient access to its medicines. The role involves developing market access strategies and collaborating with medical and commercial teams. Ideal candidates should have a science degree and 3-6 years experience in market access or marketing. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare and collaborate across diverse teams.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in market access or marketing.
• Deep understanding of National Healthcare System impacts.
• Experience with pricing and reimbursement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead market access strategy for AstraZeneca brands.
• Develop Market Access plan to increase patient access.
• Collaborate with medical and commercial teams.

Skills

Market access strategy

Healthcare authorities engagement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in science or medical field

Job description

Do you have expertise in, and passion for developing and implementing Market Access strategy? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led, patient‑focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Our Market Access team plays a crucial role in making sure the hard work across AstraZeneca is realised – ensuring access and affordability to those who need it the most.

We’re connectors, bringing together the healthcare ecosystem through our negotiating and storytelling as we articulate the strong and innovative value story of our science‑led medicines. By bringing our innovative products to market, we’re helping to build a world‑class reputation and, most importantly, serve our patients sustainably.

As a Market Access Manager in AstraZeneca, you will lead the market access strategy for the therapeutic area to enhance access of AstraZeneca brands in accordance with local compliance, legal and regulatory guidelines.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement Market Access plan of actions to increase patient access
• Engage with healthcare authorities, payers, academia and policy think tanks to develop long term partnership for a sustainable healthcare and patient programmes to build a positive platform for AstraZeneca and its brands.
• Collaborate closely with medical affairs and commercial teams to align market access strategies with overall brand strategy
• Support the development of pricing strategy for reimbursement in the public sector and private access
• Generate health economic evidence to support brand value demonstration
• Translate clinical and economic evidence into compelling payer value story

• Perform and analyses health technology assessment
• Work on contracting/managed entry agreement price including risk sharing arrangements, capping, discounting
• Engage with policymakers and others who legitimately influence the process to craft public policy to delivery AstraZeneca’s strategic priorities and achieve commercial success
• Work closely with the Medical team in analysing clinical data prospectively and retrospectively post‑launch to generate “real world evidence”

Essential for the role

• Your education background is in science, preferably a degree, masters or PhD in a top university or a qualified doctor
• You have 3-6 years of successful track record in market access / marketing
• You had experience with access‑related strategies e.g. pricing, reimbursement, patient advocacy, public policy
• You have deep understanding of the latest development in the National Healthcare System and its impact on the Pharmaceutical Industry
• You have experience and enjoy working in cross‑functional, often virtual and matrix teams

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re‑assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Date Posted

12-Jan-2026

Closing Date

27-Feb-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.