Market Access and Pricing Head

GSK; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Market Access and Pricing Head to lead strategies for optimal pricing and access for various products, including oncology and vaccines in Saudi Arabia. The position involves teamwork with regulatory bodies and stakeholders, contributing to a dynamic team focused on improving healthcare outcomes. Candidates should possess significant experience in market access and a solid understanding of local regulations, with a strong emphasis on strategic leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in market access, pricing or health economics within the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the Saudi Arabian healthcare system and reimbursement processes.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement market access strategies and pricing negotiations.
• Lead a team of market access professionals.
• Monitor healthcare policies and trends.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Health Economics, Business

Job description

Site Name: Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Posted Date: May 27 2025

Job Purpose:

The Market Access and Pricing Head is responsible for developing and executing market access strategies to ensure optimal pricing, reimbursement, and access for GSK's diverse product portfolio, including oncology, asthma, vaccines, and specialty products in Saudi Arabia. This role involves working closely with government authorities, healthcare providers, and internal stakeholders to navigate the regulatory landscape and achieve favourable outcomes for our products. The role also includes leading a team of three direct reports, including two Market Access Leads and one Pricing Governance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive market access strategies to ensure timely and optimal access to GSK products across various therapeutic areas, including oncology, asthma, vaccines, and specialty products in Saudi Arabia.
• Lead pricing strategies and negotiations with government bodies and other relevant stakeholders, with a primary focus on the Ministry of Health, National Guard, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, and other key institutions.
• Monitor and analyze healthcare policies, regulations, and market trends to identify opportunities and threats to market access.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regulatory affairs, medical affairs, commercial, and Emerging Market Access Leaders, to align strategies and ensure cohesive execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including government officials, payers, and healthcare providers.
• Work with the HTA Manager under the medical department to prepare and submit reimbursement dossiers, health economic models, and other required documentation to support product access.
• Provide strategic input into product lifecycle management from a market access perspective.
• Develop an annual sponsorship plan for market access relevant events and identify opportunities for GSK leaders to participate as speakers or panelists.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, company policies, and industry standards in all market access activities.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of market access professionals, including two Market Access Leads and one Pricing Governance Manager, providing guidance and development opportunities.
  
  

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Pharmacy, Medicine, Health Economics, Business)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in market access, pricing, or health economics within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with at least 3 years of experience in oncology
• In-depth knowledge of the Saudi Arabian healthcare system, reimbursement processes, and regulatory environment
• Proven track record in developing and executing successful market access and pricing strategies
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and regulatory information
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural team environment
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and Team Management
• Negotiation and Influence
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge Business acumen
• Result oriented
• Customer driven
• Enable and drive change
• Continuous improvement
• People development
  
  

Applications Closing Date: Tuesday June 10th 2025

Why GSK

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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