Market Access Lead - Ssa

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Hybrid
Market access strategy development
Pricing and reimbursement expertise
Stakeholder engagement in ssa markets
The Market Access Lead is responsible for shaping and executing the Market Access strategy across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, driving innovative and sustainable access solutions to expand patient access and support business growth

Job Summary

  • The Market Access Lead is responsible for shaping and executing the Market Access strategy across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, driving innovative and sustainable access solutions to expand patient access and support business growth.
  • This role leads a high-performing team, engages key external stakeholders, and ensures alignment with global and regional access policies while feeding real-world access learnings into ongoing product planning.
  • Success depends on exceptional people leadership, collaboration across a complex global matrix, and the ability to translate strategy into clear priorities and execution.

Matching Summary

The Market Access Lead is responsible for shaping and executing the Market Access strategy across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, driving innovative and sustainable access solutions to expand patient access and support business growth.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Market Access strategy development
  • Pricing and reimbursement expertise
  • Stakeholder engagement in SSA markets
  • New product planning and launch readiness
  • Team leadership and talent development
  • Innovative access model implementation
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Change leadership and learning agility
  • Strong communication and storytelling
  • Patient-centric mindset
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment
  • External partnership building
  • Strategic thinking and problem solving

Key Requirements

  • Relevant degree in health sciences or related field
  • 8+ years progressive Market Access experience
  • Experience in Sub-Saharan African markets
  • Proven people leadership experience
  • Track record in innovative access solutions
  • Experience in new product planning and launch
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical market dynamics
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Postgraduate qualification preferred

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