Market Access Lead - Ssa

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA

Hybrid
Market access strategy for ssa
New product planning & launch
Innovative access solutions
This leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the Market Access strategy for portfolios across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

Job Summary

  • This leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the Market Access strategy for portfolios across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The role leads a high-performing team and serves as a strategic partner to country and regional leadership, driving innovative, sustainable access solutions.
  • Key responsibilities include developing and leading integrated Market Access strategy, leading market access input into new product planning, designing innovative access solutions, building strategic relationships with key payers, and providing leadership oversight for pricing strategy.

Matching Summary

This leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the Market Access strategy for portfolios across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Market Access Strategy for SSA
  • New Product Planning & Launch
  • Innovative Access Solutions
  • Payer & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Pricing Governance & Operational Excellence
  • Team Leadership & People Development

Nice-to-have

  • Enterprise and patient-centric mindset
  • Psychological safety, inclusion, and diversity
  • Change leadership and learning agility
  • Strong external orientation
  • Collaborate across cultures and geographies

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in Market Access, Pricing & Reimbursement, Health Economics
  • Experience in Sub-Saharan African markets
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience
  • Proven track record in designing and implementing innovative access solutions
  • Significant experience in new product planning and launch
  • Relevant degree in health sciences, economics, pharmacy, public health, business, or related field

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