Oncology Market Access Manager

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Oncology Market Access Manager (MA Manager) Department: Market Access Industry: Multinational Pharmaceutical Company Location: Cairo, Egypt Job Overview The Oncology Market Access Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing market access strategies to achieve reimbursement objectives, improve patient access, and support the commercial objectives of a multinational pharmaceutical company. The role focuses primarily on oncology and specialty care, requiring strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, pricing, reimbursement, and public and private healthcare systems in Egypt. 1. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, or another relevant scientific discipline is essential. A postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), or Health Economics is desirable. 2. Experience and Requirements At least 7 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including oncology or specialty care, with experience in a multinational pharmaceutical company being essential. At least 3 years of Market Access experience within the healthcare industry, preferably in specialty care. A minimum of 3 years of oncology experience is essential; additional experience in rare diseases is an advantage. Demonstrated experience in oncology market access, including reimbursement, pricing, and patient access initiatives, is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience engaging with pharmaceutical industry customers and key healthcare stakeholders. Strong knowledge of the Egyptian healthcare landscape, including public and private healthcare sectors. Breast cancer experience is strongly preferred. 3. Key Competencies and Personal Attributes Excellent interpersonal, communication, and advanced negotiation skills. Strong ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders. Excellent project planning, project management, and problem-solving capabilities. Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive, can-do attitude. Ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate effectively across departments. Proficiency in IT tools and the ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail. Effective time management and the ability to meet project deadlines. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work toward defined objectives. Excellent networking, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities. Strong analytical skills, including root-cause analysis and the ability to connect insights across different business areas. Good understanding of cross-functional activities, including Regulatory Affairs, Sales, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Customer Relationship Management. 4. Required Knowledge Basic health economics principles. Understanding of the Egyptian public and private healthcare sectors and the decision-making processes involved in making medicines available to healthcare professionals and patients. Knowledge of pricing methodologies across public and retail channels. Understanding of regulatory, market access, commercial, and procurement frameworks in Egypt. Good clinical and therapeutic knowledge, particularly in oncology and specialty care. 5. Key Responsibilities A. Market Access Strategy and Patient Access Take full accountability for achieving reimbursement targets and patient access objectives within the assigned geographical scope. Develop, customize, and implement market access and commercial strategies tailored to specific sectors, accounts, and local market conditions. Align stakeholder needs and priorities with business objectives, access targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Develop and implement initiatives to improve reimbursement, formulary positioning, and access to oncology medicines for eligible patient populations. Identify opportunities to expand patient access and strengthen the company's position within the healthcare market. B. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management Establish and maintain strong relationships with key payers, healthcare professionals (HCPs), pharmacists, key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare authorities, and other influential stakeholders. Identify relevant stakeholder groups, understand their information and access needs, and communicate these needs internally. Build and maintain relationships with clinical pharmacists, pharmacy directors, procurement teams, drug planning and supply departments, and other healthcare decision-makers. Develop mutually beneficial initiatives with public and private healthcare stakeholders to support sustainable patient access. Position the multinational pharmaceutical company as a trusted partner to healthcare decision-makers and providers. C. Value Proposition and Cross-Functional Collaboration Develop and communicate product value propositions that demonstrate clinical value, safety, efficacy, and overall effectiveness. Develop tailored solutions that address customer needs and market access challenges across relevant therapeutic areas, particularly oncology. Collaborate closely with Marketing teams to understand brand strategies and translate franchise and brand priorities into market access objectives. Advise cross-functional teams on resource allocation and investment priorities across products and customer segments. Ensure accurate qualitative and quantitative inputs into budgeting and brand planning processes. Work collaboratively with relevant internal functions to ensure effective execution of access strategies and initiatives. D. Market Intelligence and Strategic Analysis Conduct market, account, and competitive analyses to identify opportunities supporting commercial and market access objectives. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the payer landscape, healthcare system dynamics, and evolving market conditions. Conduct payer research, where required, to investigate specific access challenges and inform strategic decisions. Monitor government priorities, emerging healthcare policies, and changes to existing regulations that may affect market access. Translate market intelligence into actionable recommendations and strategic initiatives. E. Pricing, Contracting, and Procurement Develop and execute appropriate pricing and contracting strategies to support product access and commercial objectives. Establish and implement effective procurement methodologies to maximize access opportunities. Develop and implement competitive brand pricing strategies. Evaluate alternative pricing and financial access models, including value-based contracting (VBC), outcome-based access schemes, and other innovative financial arrangements. Ensure pricing and contracting strategies reflect local market conditions, healthcare system requirements, and relevant regulatory frameworks. 6. Key Success Factors Achievement of reimbursement and patient access objectives. Improved product access and formulary positioning across relevant healthcare sectors, particularly oncology. Effective engagement with payers, healthcare authorities, and key decision-makers. Successful implementation of pricing, contracting, and procurement strategies. Strong cross-functional collaboration and effective resource allocation. Identification and execution of strategic opportunities to improve patient access and business performance. Show more

The Oncology Market Access Manager supports the strategic entry and reimbursement of oncology therapies within healthcare systems. This role involves analyzing market dynamics and engaging with stakeholders to ensure therapeutic access.