Strategic Market Access & Payer Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Market Access professional to lead local access strategies, engage payers and health authorities, and support pricing, tenders, and budgeting. You will align with regional plans and ensure TAKEDA portfolio achieves formulary access and favorable market position.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams to shape pricing and access initiatives, monitor market trends, and drive sustainable growth in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or clinical pharmacy.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience within pharmaceutical industry including 2 years holding market access position.

Responsibilities

• Develop local access strategies and implement brand access tactics.
• Localize global market access strategies and tools (value story, economic models, MEA framework).
• Support formulary access and preference status of Takeda portfolio.
• Coordinate with regional stakeholders including health authorities.
• Participate in tender submissions and pricing governance.
• Develop pricing forecasting and budgeting for future growth.
• Ensure compliance with ethics and company policies.

Skills

Market access

Stakeholder engagement

Pricing strategies

Tender management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or related field

HEOR postgraduate (preferred)

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Market Access professional to lead local access strategies, engage payers and health authorities, and support pricing, tenders, and budgeting. You will align with regional plans and ensure TAKEDA portfolio achieves formulary access and favorable market position.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams to shape pricing and access initiatives, monitor market trends, and drive sustainable growth in Saudi Arabia.