Market Access Manager - Diabetes Care

Abbott; Oslo; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Norway is seeking a Market Access Manager to develop innovative strategies for market access of diabetes care products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law or life sciences and experience in the healthcare system. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with fluency in Norwegian and English. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, with a deadline of 21/09/2025.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Preferably educated as a Lawyer, Medical Doctor, or relevant Master's degree.
• Strong knowledge of the payor environment and healthcare system in Norway.
• Experience in Market Access or related field from the life science industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative partnership strategies.
• Provide strategic direction for market access.
• Lead the Market Access function within the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Education

Law degree or relevant Master's degree

Job description

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. With 113,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries, we are committed to making a lasting impact on global health.

About Abbott Diabetes Care

Abbott Diabetes Care is a global leader in diabetes management, dedicated to helping people with diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. Our innovative product portfolio includes the FreeStyle family of glucose monitoring systems, which provide accurate and consistent glucose readings to help patients and healthcare professionals manage diabetes more effectively. Through continuous research and technological advancements, Abbott Diabetes Care aims to set the standard for diabetes care, offering state-of-the-art tools and support to improve patient outcomes.

Role

We are seeking a Market Access Manager: This role involves developing and implementing innovative partnership strategies, providing strategic direction, and ensuring market access for all Abbott Diabetes Care products in Norway.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative partnership strategies to engage payors and key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic, tactical, and operational direction related to the government healthcare and payor landscape.
• Act as the interface with payors and key stakeholders to enhance customer understanding and operational effectiveness.
• Analyze and report on all aspects of the payor, key stakeholder, and wholesaler business, making strategic recommendations.
• Lead the Market Access function within the organization, working closely with the local sales force and Key Account Management personnel.
• Develop and lead the Norway payor and key stakeholder strategy, ensuring short and mid-term gains for Abbott Diabetes Care.
• Ensure market access for all Abbott Diabetes Care products, overcoming barriers at each stakeholder level.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop business plans to achieve short and mid-term gains.
• Provide strategic and financial evaluation of pricing strategies and develop pricing strategies for Abbott Diabetes Care products.
• Establish key metrics for all activities and monitor return on investment of key initiatives.

Your Profile

• Preferably educated as a Lawyer, Medical Doctor, or relevant Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Master of Business Administration, health administration, health economics, or similar.
• Experience in Market Access or related field from the life science industry, or as a doctor or lawyer with experience in the payor environment and/or healthcare system.
• Strong knowledge of the payor environment and healthcare system in Norway, including System of New Methods, the Norwegian Health Economics Administration, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Regional Health Authorities, and Municipalities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You will have access to career development opportunities within an international company recognized as a great place to work in multiple countries. Abbott has been named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune and is recognized for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How To Apply

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. The position may be filled once a suitable candidate is identified.

Application deadline: 21/09/2025