Market Access Manager - UAE & Saudi Arabia

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Market Access Manager - UAE & Saudi Arabia

Locatie

Dubai

Function/Business Area

Marketing & Communications

Afdeling

Country Cluster GCC KSA

Werkcategorie

Arbeidsovereenkomst voor onbepaalde tijd

Functiebeschrijving

Market Access Manager – Saudi Arabia & UAE

About Astellas :
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your
mark in doing good for others. Our expertise, science and technology make us a
pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas.
It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable
society. Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force.
We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally
in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different
insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative,
external partners. Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising
five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that
fosters collaboration and ownership. Our aspiration is to bring the best
brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a
unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

About This Job :
Astellas is currently hiring a Market Access Manager – Saudi Arabia & UAE to
be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (KSA National). The role will be reporting
operationally into General Manager – Saudi Arabia & UAE and functionally into
the Market Access Lead MEA.

Purpose of the Position :
To develop, drive and implement local market access strategy across cluster
countries for the pipeline and existing portfolio.
Work collaboratively with sales, marketing, medical & regulatory to ensure
enlisting of Astellas pipeline & strategic brands on formularies, by
communicating with key stakeholders/ influencers the value of Astellas and its
products to patients & payer.
Contribute to the creation of local market access strategies for pipeline and
commercialized products to ensure access for patients in the broadest licensed
patient populations.
Identify opportunities to communicate Astellas products and value messages to
external customers through group and face-to-face meetings as required.
Drive Brands Market Access Strategy including Development and implementation
Contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative pricing and
tendering strategies, as well as high-quality tendering submissions.

Essential Knowledge & Experience :
This role is for Saudi Nationals only.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ‎3 to ‎5 years relevant experience
within market access in the pharmaceutical industry (multinational company)
Knowledge and understanding of local pricing and market access issues and
needs.
Commercial & Medical understanding and sound business knowledge
Able to take ownership with pro-active attitude and ability to work
independently;
Strong presentation & collaborative skills: able to work cross-
functionally and with virtual teams
Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain good
working relations with internal and external stakeholders
Experience in enlisting medicines into hospitals formularies in public
sectors.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Additional information :
Full time, permanent position
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.