Pharmaceutical Market Access Manager

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a global pharmaceutical company to recruit a Market Access Manager based in Richards Bay. The role focuses on securing optimal market access and reimbursement by payers, health authorities and stakeholders across South Africa, with emphasis on KwaZulu-Natal.

You will develop regional market access strategies, conduct HEOR analyses, prepare HTA submissions, and collaborate with commercial, medical and regulatory teams to enable patient access to therapies.

Qualifications

• Masters-level or PhD in health economics, public health, pharmacy, public policy or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in market access, HEOR or government affairs within pharma/healthcare.
• Deep knowledge of SA healthcare system including public and private reimbursement mechanisms.
• Proven ability to develop and execute market access strategies with payers and authorities.
• Strong HTA understanding and HEOR principles.
• Excellent analytical, strategic and stakeholder engagement skills.
• English fluency; local languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop national and regional market access strategies for key products.
• Engage with health authorities, formularies and payers to secure reimbursement.
• Conduct HEOR studies to support value propositions and submissions.
• Prepare dossiers for HTA bodies and reimbursement agencies.
• Build relationships with KOLs, patient groups and providers.
• Monitor policy changes and competitor strategies; adapt accordingly.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, medical, regulatory and legal teams.
• Provide market access training to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Market access strategy

HEOR

HTA knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Health Economics

PhD in related field

Job description

About the Role Our client, a distinguished global pharmaceutical company, is actively recruiting for a strategic and experienced Market Access Manager based in Richards Bay. This critical role focuses on ensuring that our client's innovative pharmaceutical products gain optimal market access and reimbursement from payers, health authorities, and other key stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive market access strategies tailored to the unique healthcare landscape of South Africa, with a particular focus on the KwaZulu-Natal region. This position demands a deep understanding of health economics, policy, and the reimbursement processes within the South African healthcare system. You will work closely with internal teams, including commercial, medical affairs, and regulatory, as well as external partners to champion patient access to essential therapies. This is an on-site role requiring your presence at our Richards Bay office to facilitate close collaboration and engagement with local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute national and regional market access strategies for key pharmaceutical products.
• Engage with national and provincial health authorities, formulary committees, and payers to secure favorable reimbursement and access agreements.
• Conduct health economic and outcomes research (HEOR) to support value propositions and reimbursement submissions.
• Prepare dossiers and presentations for submission to relevant HTA bodies and reimbursement agencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), patient advocacy groups, and healthcare providers.
• Monitor the evolving market access landscape, policy changes, and competitor strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, medical, regulatory, and legal teams to ensure aligned strategies.
• Provide market access expertise and training to internal stakeholders.
• Identify and address barriers to patient access to our client's medicines.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Health Economics, Public Health, Pharmacy, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in market access, health economics, or government affairs within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the South African healthcare system, including public and private sector reimbursement mechanisms.
• Proven experience in developing and executing market access strategies and engaging with payers and health authorities.
• Strong understanding of health technology assessment (HTA) processes and HEOR principles.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in an office environment.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is advantageous.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits program including medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and performance-based bonuses. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career advancement within a globally recognized organization. This role provides the chance to make a significant impact on patient access to life-changing therapies in the Richards Bay area and beyond.

• competitive salary package commensurate with experience
• medical aid
• retirement fund contributions
• performance-based bonuses
• opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career advancement within a globally recognized organization