We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Market Access Manager to join our client's team.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing market access strategies, with a strong focus on Health Economics frameworks.
The role will involve working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that our products gain access to key markets while aligning with regulatory, payer, and health system requirements.Responsibilities: Develop and execute comprehensive market access strategies to facilitate the entry of pharmaceutical and healthcare products into key markets.
Analyse market trends, healthcare policies, and reimbursement landscapes to ensure optimal product positioning.
Work closely with commercial, regulatory, and clinical teams to align market access strategies with business goals.
Design and implement health economic models that demonstrate the value of products to healthcare systems, payers, and policymakers.
Conduct cost-effectiveness, budget impact, and quality of life analyses to support pricing and reimbursement decisions.
Collaborate with clinical and regulatory teams to ensure that health economic data is integrated into product development and regulatory submissions.
Develop and maintain relationships with key payers, including public health authorities, insurance companies, and hospital procurement teams.
Prepare and submit dossiers to support reimbursement negotiations and product inclusion in formularies.
Represent the company in meetings with payer organizations and advocate for product value propositions using health economic evidence.
Monitor changes in healthcare policy and reimbursement regulations at the local and national levels to ensure compliance.
Develop policy positions that promote patient access to innovative treatments while supporting the company's market access goals.
Provide input to health policy stakeholders on the value of the companys products, including cost savings, improved health outcomes, and long-term impact.
Collaborate with internal departments such as R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and Pharmaceutical sales teams to ensure alignment on market access strategies.
Work closely with medical and scientific teams to ensure that product data and evidence are aligned with health economic requirements.
Conduct market research to understand the competitive landscape, payer requirements, and patient needs.
Stay informed about competitors market access strategies and adjust the companys approach accordingly.
Collect, analyze, and interpret health economic data, pricing trends, and market conditions.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations on market access strategies, payer engagements, and health economics outcomes for senior management and key stakeholders.
Skills: Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and advocate for product access.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software for health economics evaluations.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of market access challenges and opportunities.
Ability to adapt to regulatory and market changes while staying focused on long-term goals.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically about complex healthcare environments.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field (required).
Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics, or related discipline is preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Market Access, Health Economics, or Reimbursement roles within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
Strong knowledge of health economic models, payer environments, and reimbursement policies.
Proven track record of working with healthcare payers, government agencies, and health systems in Africa.
Expertise in developing health economic models and conducting cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses.
Excellent understanding of healthcare policy, reimbursement systems, and market access strategies, especially in Africa.