Pharma Market Access Lead - Hybrid (HEOR & Payer)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Market Access Manager for the Sandton, Gauteng area. This hybrid role focuses on developing market access strategies, HEOR research, and engaging with payers and HTA bodies to secure optimal patient access to innovative medicines.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience in market access. Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Health Economics, Public Health, Pharmacy, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive market access, HEOR or government affairs experience in the pharma industry.
• Proven expertise in developing and executing market access strategies.
• Strong understanding of payer landscapes, HTA processes, reimbursement policies, and health economics principles.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market access strategies for pharma products in alignment with global and local objectives.
• Conduct HEOR and value-based arguments to support reimbursement and access.
• Engage with payers, formulary committees, HTA agencies, and decision-makers to secure access.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, medical affairs and regulatory for coordinated access efforts.
• Prepare and present value dossiers and reimbursement submissions.
• Monitor market access trends, competitor strategies, and policy changes.
• Identify barriers to access and reimbursement and address them.
• Build strong relationships with healthcare stakeholders and contribute to pricing strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Education

Master's or PhD in Health Economics / Public Health / Pharmacy / MBA or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Market Access Manager for the Sandton, Gauteng area. This hybrid role focuses on developing market access strategies, HEOR research, and engaging with payers and HTA bodies to secure optimal patient access to innovative medicines.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience in market access. Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills are essential for success in