Regional Market Access Manager, Biosimilar

Abbott Laboratories; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Petaling Jaya is seeking a Regional Market Access Manager to drive pricing strategies for its biosimilar portfolio across APAC. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in market access and pricing, and a university degree in life sciences or business. This position involves collaboration with affiliates and compliance with regulations, offering a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive local benefits

Recognized workplace for great culture

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in pharmaceutical/healthcare industries, ideally in Market Access, Pricing, and Tendering.
• 5–6 years in‑country leadership roles.
• Experience with biosimilars launch is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pricing and access strategies for biosimilars.
• Support affiliates in hospital listings and tender shaping.
• Deliver payer insights and define evidence requirements.
• Drive capability building and share best practices.
• Ensure compliance with pricing practices.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Pricing management

Tender management

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in life sciences or business

Job description

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We anticipate changes in medical science and technology to deliver innovative solutions worldwide.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Competitive local benefits.
• A workplace recognized globally as a great place to work and one of Fortune’s most admired companies.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Regional Market Access Manager to join our APAC Biosimilars team. This role works closely with country affiliates to align and drive local market access strategies in line with regional objectives. You will focus on pricing, tender management, and access opportunities for Abbott’s biosimilar portfolio (Oncology and Osteoporosis) across APAC.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement pricing and access strategies for biosimilars and oncology portfolio throughout lifecycle management.
• Support affiliates in hospital listings, tender shaping, and reimbursement pathways.
• Deliver payer insights and define evidence requirements to support value propositions.
• Drive capability building and share best practices across the region.
• Ensure compliance with competitive law and anti-bribery regulations in pricing practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 8–10 years in pharmaceutical/healthcare industries, ideally in Market Access, Pricing, and Tendering; 5–6 years in‑country leadership roles.
• Skills: Strategic thinking, pricing and tender management, launch experience for biosimilars, strong business acumen, and interpersonal skills.
• Education: University degree in life sciences or business.
• Travel: 20–50% across APAC.
• Languages: Multilingual and cross‑cultural experience is a plus.