Government Affairs and Market Access Manager

GlaxoSmithKline; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK seeks a Philippines-based leader to drive government affairs and market access to improve patient access and sustainable health solutions. You will engage with government agencies, payers and health-system stakeholders while collaborating with market access, medical, HEOR, regulatory and commercial teams.

You will help develop national strategies, prepare payer materials, and lead tender negotiations, leveraging evidence to support access decisions across public and private sectors.

Qualifications

• University degree in public health, pharmacy, health economics, economics, public policy or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of market access or government affairs experience in the Philippines.
• Knowledge of Philippine procurement, reimbursement pathways and health financing.
• Experience preparing access dossiers or payer-facing materials.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation with public sector.
• Excellent English communication; Filipino preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver national government affairs and market access strategies for public and private sectors.
• Build trusted relationships with government agencies, payers, hospital leaders and policy stakeholders.
• Prepare payer materials, reimbursement dossiers and policy briefs to support coverage and contracting decisions.
• Lead negotiations and engagement for tenders and institutional contracting.
• Collaborate with HEOR, medical and regulatory teams to generate local evidence for access cases.
• Monitor policy and market trends and translate findings into practical recommendations.

Skills

Data to Insights

Digital Fluency

Market Access Strategies

Matrix Leadership

Payer Evidence

Pricing Strategies

Scientific Literacy

Education

University degree in public health, pharmacy, health economics, economics, public policy or related field

Job description

Business Introduction

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Position Summary

You will lead government affairs and market access efforts in the Philippines to improve patient access and support sustainable healthcare solutions. You will build trusted relationships with government agencies, payers and health system stakeholders. You will work closely with cross-functional colleagues across market access, medical, HEOR, regulatory and commercial teams. We value clear communicators who use evidence to inform decisions, act with integrity and collaborate across teams. This role offers visible impact, professional growth, and the chance to contribute to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver national government affairs and market access strategies for public and private sectors.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with government agencies, payers, hospital leaders and policy stakeholders.
• Prepare payer materials, reimbursement dossiers and policy briefs to support coverage, procurement and contracting decisions.
• Lead negotiations and engagement for tenders, access agreements and institutional contracting.
• Work with HEOR, medical and regulatory colleagues to generate and use local evidence that supports access cases.
• Monitor policy and market trends and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations for local and regional teams.

Why You?

This role is based in the Philippines. The expected working model is hybrid with regular time in the office and travel across the country as required. Exact arrangements will be agreed with your hiring manager.

Basic Qualification

• University degree in public health, pharmacy, health economics, economics, public policy or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in market access, government affairs, pricing, reimbursement or payer engagement within the Philippines healthcare system.
• Practical knowledge of Philippine public procurement, reimbursement pathways and health financing mechanisms.
• Experience preparing access dossiers, government submissions or payer-facing materials.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills with public sector or institutional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Filipino language skills are preferred.

Preferred Qualification

• Advanced degree in health economics, public policy, public health or related discipline.
• Experience working with health technology assessment, value dossiers or economic modelling.
• Background in hospital procurement, tender management or contracting with government institutions.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, or with government health authorities.
• Proven ability to work across matrixed teams and coordinate regional or global stakeholders.
• Track record of influencing policy outcomes or securing reimbursement decisions.

What we value

We seek people who listen, learn and act with purpose. We support growth through coaching and hands‑on experience. We value inclusion and welcome diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Skills

Data to Insights, Digital Fluency, Market Access Strategies, Matrix Leadership, Payer Evidence, Pricing Strategies, Scientific Literacy

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team.