Job Description

Main Responsibility:

Execute Access strategy trough value demonstration of the products and providing affordable solutions that allow avoid and/or remove barriers.

Establish scientific and economical engagement with payers, through a deep knowledge of the product across indications and its competitors.

Functions

• Scientific and economic relationship with stakeholders of MOH, SS and other stakeholders in private and public sector through a deep knowledge of the product, competitors, and access environment across product indications.
• Support value proposition design and presentations. Value-based health programs implementation.  Implement affordability solutions and innovative contracting models.
• Built and follow up strategy and actions for reimburse of products and indications out national formulary
• Identify necessities / opportunities in MOH, Social Security and other public and private stakeholders and provide customer solutions
• Shape the environment to minimize future access barriers

Profile

• Professional formation: Background in Health care areas (Medicine, Biochemistry or Nurse), with knowledge/experience in epidemiology or public health
• As a plus: Specialization in health care management, epidemiology, public health, health economics and/or quality insurance
• 3 years of experience in Market Access in pharmaceutical companies or /administrative positions in MOH, SS
• Knowledge of the Ecuadorian health care system
• Experience and relationship with MOH, Social Security (required), Academia, PAGS, ONGs (desirable)
• mild level of English
• Availability for travel 50% per month
• Mild/ advanced level of  Excel y Power Point management

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Business, Client Communication, Consumer Behavior, Customer Follow-Ups, Customer Insights, Customer Solutions, Demonstrating Products, Finance, Health Program Management, Inclusive Leadership, Management Process, Market Access, Market Analysis, Market Strategy, Product Demonstrations, Professional Presentation, Social Security, Value Propositions

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/16/2025

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