Regional Market Access Manager, Biosimilar

Abbott Laboratories (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Regional Market Access Manager to drive local market access strategies for its biosimilar portfolio across APAC. The successful candidate will develop pricing and access strategies, support affiliates in tender management, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with strong skills in pricing and strategic planning. The role entails travel across the APAC region, requiring fluent multilingual skills.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in pharmaceutical/healthcare industries, ideally in Market Access, Pricing, and Tendering.
• 5–6 years in-country leadership roles.
• Multilingual and cross-cultural experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pricing and access strategies for biosimilars.
• Support affiliates in hospital listings, tender shaping, and reimbursement pathways.
• Ensure compliance with competitive law and anti-bribery regulations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Pricing and tender management

Strong business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in life sciences or business

Job description

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.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

Job Family

Market Access

Division

EPD Established Pharma

Location

Malaysia > Selangor: Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37

Additional Locations

Standard work shift. Travel: 20% of the time. Medical surveillance: Not applicable. Significant work activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day).