Market Access Manager Pharmaceuticals

Job Description 2: Market Access Manager – Pharmaceuticals

Experience: 4–8 Years

Location: Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Market Access Manager to lead pricing, reimbursement, payer engagement, and access strategy for our pharmaceutical portfolio. The role involves strategy development, payer negotiations, and cross-functional leadership to ensure optimal market access across public and private healthcare channels.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market access strategies to optimize product availability and reimbursement across UAE/GCC markets.
• Lead pricing, reimbursement, and coding strategies, including submissions to payers, PBMs, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage and support payer negotiations, hospital listings, and tender processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for insurance companies, PBMs, and hospital procurement teams.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, medical, regulatory, and finance teams to align access strategies with brand objectives.
• Oversee development of value dossiers, payer value propositions, and budget impact analyses.
• Analyze payer landscapes, reimbursement pathways, access barriers, and policy changes.
• Track and review access KPIs, reimbursement performance, and pricing outcomes.
• Mentor and guide Market Access Executives / Associates.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Life Sciences, or Healthcare Management (MBA / MPH preferred).
• 4–8 years of experience in Market Access, Pricing & Reimbursement, or Payer Strategy.
• Strong understanding of UAE/GCC healthcare systems, insurance models, and hospital access pathways.
• Experience in payer negotiations, tenders, and hospital formulary management.
• Working knowledge of health economics, budget impact, and cost-effectiveness concepts.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
  
  

• Strategic role with high visibility and leadership exposure
• Opportunity to shape payer strategy and access outcomes
• Clear progression toward senior market access leadership roles