Remote Pharmaceutical Market Access Manager

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and development

Flexible remote work arrangements

Significant impact on patient access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Remote Pharmaceutical Market Access Manager to lead initiatives that secure patient access to innovative therapies, across payers, formulary committees, and HEOR collaborations.

You will work remotely with cross-functional teams to develop evidence generation plans, value dossiers, and reimbursement submissions, shaping market access in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in pharmaceutical market access, pricing, reimbursement, or related roles.
• In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical market, payer landscape, and regulatory environment.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful market access strategies.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive market access strategies for new and existing pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct landscape analyses to identify market access challenges and opportunities, including competitor strategies and payer policies.
• Engage with payers, formulary committees, and key stakeholders to articulate value proposition.
• Collaborate with HEOR teams to develop robust evidence generation plans.
• Prepare and present value dossiers and reimbursement submissions.
• Monitor market access trends and policy changes, adapting strategies to secure sustained product access.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Remote Pharmaceutical Market Access Manager to lead initiatives focused on ensuring patient access to their innovative therapies. This role is pivotal in navigating the complex healthcare landscape, developing strategies to secure optimal reimbursement and market positioning for pharmaceutical products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including market access, health economics, marketing, and sales, to develop and implement effective access strategies. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of market access principles, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to succeed in a remote, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive market access strategies for new and existing pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct landscape analyses to identify key market access challenges and opportunities, including competitor strategies and payer policies.
• Engage with payers, formulary committees, and key stakeholders to articulate the value proposition of our client's products.
• Collaborate with Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) teams to develop robust evidence generation plans.
• Prepare and present compelling value dossiers and reimbursement submissions.
• Monitor market access trends and policy changes, adapting strategies to ensure sustained product access.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical market access, pricing, reimbursement, or related roles.
• In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical market, payer landscape, and regulatory environment.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful market access strategies.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible remote work arrangements and a supportive company culture.
• Significant impact on improving patient access to life-changing medicines.