Pharmaceutical Market Access Manager

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

About the Role

Our client, a progressive pharmaceutical organization committed to ensuring patients have access to vital therapies, is seeking an experienced and strategic Pharmaceutical Market Access Manager for the Sandton, Gauteng area. This crucial role is responsible for developing and implementing market access strategies that facilitate patient access to our client's innovative medicines. You will engage with payers, health technology assessment (HTA) bodies, and key stakeholders to demonstrate the value proposition of our products. This hybrid position requires a dynamic professional who can balance strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis, with some remote work flexibility and in-person meetings and site visits in the vibrant Sandton, Gauteng business hub. We are looking for an influential leader with a deep understanding of market access principles and a passion for improving healthcare accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive market access strategies for assigned pharmaceutical products, aligning with global and local objectives.
• Conduct health economic outcomes research (HEOR) and value-based argumentation to support product reimbursement and market access.
• Engage effectively with payers, formulary committees, HTA agencies, and other key decision-makers to secure optimal market access.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, sales, medical affairs, and regulatory, to ensure coordinated market access efforts.
• Prepare and present compelling value dossiers and reimbursement submissions.
• Monitor the evolving market access landscape, competitor strategies, and policy changes, adapting strategies as needed.
• Identify and address potential barriers to access and reimbursement for our client's products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem.
• Contribute to the development of pricing strategies that reflect product value and market dynamics.
• Track and analyze market access performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Health Economics, Public Health, Pharmacy, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in market access, health economics, or government affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven expertise in developing and executing successful 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 work environment.
• Experience with therapeutic areas relevant to our client's portfolio is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package and attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with generous company contributions.
• Significant paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in a leading pharmaceutical company.
• The flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement in the prime business district of Sandton, Gauteng .