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Job Description
 

Market Access Manager – Antivirals

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. Creating Possible drives everything we are doing. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation/serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Market Access Manager for our important therapeutic area Antivirals in Saudi Arabia.

You will become part of our highly motivated Team in Saudi Arabia and report to the Market Access Associate Director. You will be responsible for the reimbursement of new products and new indications in this innovative and rapid evolving therapy area. You will drive early and broad access for patients in need in Saudi Arabia and closely work together with a cross-functional internal team and external stakeholders and Monitor availability on the market.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Develop & implement the local value story in alignment with the global value story
• Develop & implement the local pricing & reimbursement strategy
• Responsibility for the local pricing & reimbursement dossiers (preparation including Health Economic Outcome data and submission)
• Reimbursement negotiations: Prepare & support negotiations with internal & external stakeholders
• Achieve optimal Market Access conditions (early and optimal value-based access)
• Assess, plan and support the implementation of health economic outcome research studies and epidemiologic data collection projects to support Market Access claims                    
• the pricing and reimbursement of competitors and consider the impact on business strategy caused by competitors' actions
• Develop and implement the key accounts action plans and analyze Saudi market potentiality And monitor product availability on Saudi market for Gilead
• Manage Public Tender Quantities allocated with the cross-functional internal team stakeholders based on the market needs.
• Manage and facilitate payer discussion and drive business growth in Saudi Market.
• Monitor regulatory environment and anticipate the financial impact of legislation changes; quantify the risks and opportunities for Gilead
• Internal cross functional collaboration especially within the brand team(s)
• Interacting with International Gilead Market Access functions
• Establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders such as SEHA, CHI, CNHI and SHC.

• Bachelor’s degree on Pharmacy 
• Master’s degree in health economics or Business administration.
• 5 years minimum experience in Saudi Market, Market access or Key account.
• Market Access experience in antivirals is an advantage
• Exceptionally strong strategic and analytical skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Solid understanding of the Saudi healthcare landscape, Market Access and procurement process
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with different functions and lead workstreams in a matrix organization.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing priorities and timelines, balancing short-term urgencies with long-term importance
• Ability to develop, drive and implement projects in cooperation with internal and/or external parties
• Fluent in Arabic and fluent in English

Behaviours

• Growth mindset - curious with learning agility and willingness to choose novel approaches
• Enthusiasm and drive to deliver excellent results in short timeframe
• High sense of accuracy & accountability to meet formal requirements and deadlines
• Fully cross-functional working style (able to manage & deal with different opinions & perceptions)
• Communicate clearly Excellent communication skills

Gilead Core Values

Integrity (Doing What’s Right),

• Teamwork (Working Together),
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility).

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.