Patients Access Manager

Antal International Network - IME; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a professional to develop patient access strategies for Rare Disease therapies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the local healthcare landscape and experience in Market Access. Responsibilities include building relationships with healthcare providers and leading negotiations for reimbursement. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, as well as a passion for improving patient access.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in Market Access or Key Account Management in Patient Access.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi healthcare landscape.
• Knowledge of the Rare Disease treatment landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient access strategies focusing on Rare Disease therapies.
• Lead pricing and reimbursement negotiations.
• Coordinate with key opinion leaders to raise awareness of therapies.

Skills

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders

Education

Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field

Post-graduate degree (MBA or MPH)

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient access strategies that align with the company's business objectives, focusing on Rare Disease therapies.
• Collaborate with Access, Medical & Commercial teams to align patient access strategies with market access strategies for maximum impact.
• Identify and overcome access barriers CE/EZ, including regulatory, reimbursement, and health policy shaping.

Reimbursement & Payer Negotiations

• Build relationships with key healthcare payers, government agencies, insurance companies, and hospitals to ensure reimbursement for the company's products.
• Lead pricing and reimbursement negotiations based on strong market competitive intelligence, ensuring optimal reimbursement conditions for Rare Disease treatments.
• Provide support during the pricing and reimbursement process, ensuring that submission and evaluation processes are efficient, and that all requirements are met.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, advocacy groups, and patient organizations.
• Coordinate with key opinion leaders (KOLs) to raise awareness of the company's Rare Disease therapies and convey value proposition.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key healthcare professionals, payers, and patient advocacy groups.

Patient Access Programs Development

• Develop and implement patient access programs that improve the affordability and accessibility of the company's products.
• Monitor and track patient access metrics to ensure that programs are effective and deliver on patient access goals.

Market Intelligence and Reporting

• Monitor local healthcare trends, regulatory changes, and payer strategies to anticipate market changes and provide timely reports to senior management.
• Track competitor landscape to understand their approaches to patient access and propose strategies.
• Prepare and present periodic reports on patient access, including the status of reimbursement applications, market challenges, and patient support programs.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing, and Legal, to support patient access goals.
• Ensure that patient access strategies are well-integrated into broader business plans.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field. A post-graduate degree (MBA or MPH) is a plus.
• Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in Market Access or Key Account Management in Patient Access, preferably in Rare Disease or Specialty Therapeutics.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi healthcare landscape, including reimbursement systems and funding process of early FDA and EMA approved Rare Disease therapies.
• Knowledge of the Rare Disease treatment landscape and understanding of patient access challenges specific to these therapies.
• Experience in building relationships with healthcare providers, payers, and patient organizations.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, and influence decision-making.
• Analytical skills with a deep understanding of pricing, reimbursement, and market access strategies.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken).
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that directly impact patient access and outcomes.
• Proactive, and solution-oriented approach to overcoming access challenges.
• Passion for improving patient access to life-changing therapies, particularly for Rare Disease patients.