SSA Market Access Leader, Oncology & Payer Strategy

MSD; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Market Access Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa to shape and execute the market access strategy across SA & SSA. You will lead a high-performing team, partner with country and regional leadership, and drive innovative access models to expand patient access while protecting and growing the business.

You will oversee end-to-end market access for the oncology portfolio, contribute to new product planning, pricing governance, and cross-functional launch readiness.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in health sciences, economics, pharmacy, public health, business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Market Access, Pricing & Reimbursement, Health Economics, or related access field.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing and developing a team.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing innovative access solutions and pricing/reimbursement models in key SSA markets.
• Experience in new product planning and launch from an access perspective (pre-launch through post-launch).
• Deep understanding of pharmacoeconomic principles, health technology assessment, and real-world evidence generation.
• Direct experience improving reimbursement through innovative pricing and reimbursement models in South Africa and other SSA markets.
• Demonstrated experience working in or with Ministries of Health, public sector programs, and multi-lateral stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the integrated Market Access strategy for SA & SSA.
• Lead market access input into new product planning for SA & SSA, from early pipeline through launch.
• Design, negotiate, and implement innovative pricing and reimbursement models across SSA markets.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with payers and stakeholders in SA & SSA.
• Provide leadership oversight for pricing strategy, governance and execution in SA & SSA.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-personal Market Access team.
• Act as senior cross-functional partner to Oncology, Medical, Policy, and Finance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Market access strategy

Payer engagement

HTA & pricing

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Change management

Storytelling/communication

Education

Public Health

Health Economics

Job description

MSD is seeking a Market Access Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa to shape and execute the market access strategy across SA & SSA. You will lead a high-performing team, partner with country and regional leadership, and drive innovative access models to expand patient access while protecting and growing the business.

You will oversee end-to-end market access for the oncology portfolio, contribute to new product planning, pricing governance, and cross-functional launch readiness.