Market Access Manager, Specialty

About the role The Market Access Manager supports the development and execution of market access strategies across the Gulf region, contributing to sustainable reimbursement and patient access for GSK’s Specialty portfolio in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. Working in close collaboration with market access leadership, country teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, this role contributes to payer engagement, evidence generation, and launch readiness activities to support timely access and value recognition. The role is an important part of enabling successful product launches and strengthening access execution across Gulf healthcare systems. Key responsibilities Access strategy and execution Support the development and execution of market access strategies across Gulf markets, covering pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases. Contribute to the implementation of pricing, reimbursement, and formulary strategies in alignment with regional and global direction. Track and support delivery of key access milestones, including reimbursement submissions and formulary inclusion. Support pricing and reimbursement discussions with payers and authorities, under the guidance of market access leadership. Payer and institutional engagement Engage with and build working relationships with public health authorities, payer bodies, and institutional stakeholders (including tender entities) to support reimbursement and access objectives. Support stakeholder mapping and engagement planning across the healthcare ecosystem. Contribute to interactions with external stakeholders to support reimbursement and access objectives. Value and evidence development Support the development and localization of payer-facing value propositions, reimbursement dossiers, and evidence packages in collaboration with Medical, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), and Commercial teams. Ensure materials are aligned with local requirements and internal governance processes. Contribute to updates of value materials across the product lifecycle as new evidence becomes available. Policy and market insights Develop a detailed understanding of reimbursement systems and access pathways across Gulf markets to identify barriers and opportunities. Monitor policy, pricing, and reimbursement developments and support translation into actionable insights. Support generation and use of market research and payer insights to inform access strategies and decision-making. Cross-functional collaboration Work closely with Market Access, Government Affairs, Medical, HEOR, and Commercial teams to support integrated access plans. Contribute to alignment across stakeholders to ensure consistent execution of access strategies. Support coordination of cross-functional deliverables to ensure timely execution of access plans. Global and regional alignment Support adaptation of regional and global access strategies, tools, and frameworks to local market requirements. Provide input on local market dynamics, challenges, and opportunities to regional teams. Capability development Contribute to strengthening market access capabilities across the organization by sharing insights and best practices. Support internal awareness and understanding of market access principles across functions. Governance and compliance Ensure all activities and materials comply with internal governance processes and applicable regulations. Maintain high standards of compliance in all internal and external interactions. Basic qualifications Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, health economics, business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred). 5–7 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including significant market access experience within the Gulf region. Experience in specialty market access strategies and payer engagement (for example, respiratory, immunology, or inflammation). Understanding of reimbursement systems, tender processes, and payer environments across Gulf markets. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support evidence-based decision-making. Experience engaging with external stakeholders, including payers and policy makers. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken). Willingness and ability to travel across Gulf markets as required. Preferred experience Advanced degree (for example, MSc, MPH, MBA) in health economics, public health, pharmacy, or business. Experience in developing health economic evidence (for example, cost-effectiveness models, budget impact analyses), value dossiers, or market access materials. Demonstrated track record of successful reimbursement approvals and formulary listings in the Gulf. Experience working with government tender processes and public procurement systems. Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. Contact information: You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. 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