Market Access Lead

Market Access Lead – Drive Sustainable Healthcare Access in Saudi Arabia

At GSK Saudi Arabia, we are dedicated to advancing the Saudi Arabian National Agenda and Vision 2030 by fostering local talent development and empowering Saudi nationals to lead impactful change in the healthcare sector. As the **Market Access Lead**, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic initiatives to ensure equitable and sustainable patient access to our life-saving therapies across both public and private healthcare systems in Saudi Arabia.

In this dynamic and influential position, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, government stakeholders, payers, and healthcare professionals to navigate complex market access challenges. Your strategic vision and operational expertise will be instrumental in designing evidence-based solutions that align with local healthcare priorities while driving long-term commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will encompass a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive market access strategies that align with launch readiness and long-term access goals, ensuring alignment with Saudi Arabia’s healthcare transformation objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture high-trust relationships with key decision-makers, including public payers, private insurers, hospital procurement teams, and government bodies to advocate for sustainable access solutions.
• Barrier Identification & Solution Design: Proactively identify access barriers—whether regulatory, financial, or operational—and design innovative, evidence-led interventions, such as local pilots or partnership programs, to overcome them.
• Reimbursement & Value Communication: Lead the preparation of compelling reimbursement dossiers, value stories, and evidence summaries tailored to local and regional requirements, ensuring they resonate with payers and policymakers.
• Data-Driven Insights: Provide actionable market and payer intelligence to inform commercial, medical, and policy decisions, leveraging data analytics to drive strategic recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Ensure seamless execution and compliance across negotiations, tenders, and contracting processes by aligning with legal, pricing, and commercial teams to deliver cohesive outcomes.
• Field & Regional Engagement: Engage actively in Saudi Arabia with occasional regional travel to represent GSK’s market access agenda, fostering collaboration with healthcare leaders and decision-makers.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare landscape while contributing to GSK’s global mission of advancing medical innovation.

Why Join Us?

GSK is a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to uniting science, technology, and talent to tackle disease and improve lives. By 2030, we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people worldwide. As a Market Access Lead at GSK Saudi Arabia, you will:

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that prioritizes patient access, innovation, and local talent development.
• Leverage your expertise to shape healthcare policies and improve patient outcomes in Saudi Arabia.
• Work in a collaborative, high-impact environment where your insights directly influence strategic decisions.
• Grow professionally within a global company that invests in its people’s development and success.

If you are passionate about healthcare transformation, possess a strong analytical mindset, and thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented setting, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Qualifications & Skills

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional with the following qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Health Economics, Public Health, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in pharmaceutical market access, government affairs, or commercial roles (e.g., Sales Representative, Key Account Manager, Product Specialist) within the healthcare or pharma industry.
• Saudi national status.
• Fluent Arabic and proficient English communication skills.
• A foundational understanding of the Saudi healthcare system, including public sector payers, hospital procurement, and private insurers.
• Exposure to tender processes, account management, or payer-facing activities is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability or strong interest in building relationships with healthcare stakeholders, including hospital accounts, procurement teams, and decision-makers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, develop value communication strategies, and construct compelling business cases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in Health Economics, Business, or Pharmacy.
• Experience preparing reimbursement submissions, health economic models, or budget impact analyses.
• An established network with Saudi health authorities, national procurement bodies, or major hospitals.
• Experience managing tenders, pricing, or contracting in the public sector.
• Prior work in vaccines, specialty medicines, or with large pharmaceutical companies.

Candidates who embody GSK’s values—integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous growth—are encouraged to apply. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive environment where every voice contributes to our collective success.

How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to submit your CV in English. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Saudi Arabia and beyond.