Senior Market Access Specialist

Bebeepolicy; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare firm is seeking a Market Access Strategist in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role focuses on developing strategic initiatives to influence healthcare policy across Sub Sahara Africa. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of local healthcare systems and pharmaceutical policies. This position offers the chance to shape impactful policies in a supportive team environment and requires some travel to regional countries.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of healthcare policy and pharmaceutical pricing.
• Excellent knowledge of the local healthcare system.
• Ability to develop and execute effective solutions to healthcare challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic policy initiatives for Sub Sahara Africa.
• Create innovative policy strategies to ensure a favorable operating environment.
• Collaborate with local teams to align with global messaging and priorities.

Skills

Healthcare policy understanding

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Education

University Degree in Life Science, Medicine, Pharmacy or Health Policy

Job description

Market Access Strategist Role

This role is focused on developing and implementing strategic policy initiatives to support business in Sub Sahara Africa.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to create a favorable operating environment through innovative policy strategies and effective communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic policy initiatives to support business in SSA
• Create a favorable operating environment through innovative policy strategies
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders in anticipating and assessing the impact of external policies on business strategy
• Develop and lead patient advocacy strategies in SSA to support key company priorities
• Provide strategic counsel and tactical communications support to commercial teams
• Work collaboratively across functions to manage proactive and reactive external communications
• Partner with local country teams to ensure alignment with global messaging and priorities

Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of healthcare policy, pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement issues, and the local healthcare system.

They will also possess excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.

• University Degree in Life Science, Medicine, Pharmacy or Health Policy
• High level knowledge of healthcare policy and pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement issues
• Excellent knowledge of the local healthcare system and its major players and decision-makers
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective solutions and comprehensive plans that deliver results
• Strong understanding of business strategy and key drivers of commercial success
• Skilled at anticipating, identifying, and addressing emerging issues and related risks
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with leaders and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry while working in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the company's policy agenda and contributing to the development of innovative solutions to address complex healthcare challenges.

Country Responsibility Split

The role will be primarily based in South Africa (90%) with some travel to other SSA countries (10%).