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Field Market Access Manager

This position works out of our UAE location in the Abbott Nutrition Division

About Nutrition Division

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna and ZonePerfect - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.


As Field Market Access Manager, you'll-

Responsible for implementing strategic partnership and market access strategy at the assigned MA authorities or regional/ hospital formulary listing committees. Plays an essential role in developing, communicating, and executing the value strategies that address questions and influence the key decision-makers. Lead ANI Governmental Reimbursement process, leading the journey from define the right Access Strategy to Formulary addition. Build trusted and strategic relations with key stakeholders, explore Partnership opportunities. Seek opportunities to do partnership programs with private insurance to drive more product reimbursement. Drive the design and implementation of brand Access strategy and plan execution.

What You'll Do-

Visit and engage assigned MA authorities and customers on a regular basis (70% of Time)

+ Public sector Payers relevant for market access decision-making
+ Pricing and/or Reimbursement authorities
+ HTA (Health Technology Assessment) Agencies
+ Experts and advisors to MA authorities

Strategic account planning to build distinguished quality access and sustainable win-win partnership.

Map decision-making process and criteria, regular monitor and update Perform systematic stakeholder mapping, gain thorough understanding of formal and informal decision-making Understand the account needs at organizational and decision-makers levels Lay out short- and long-term account access vision, goals, key strategies and tactics Lead the execution of strategic partnerships at the assigned MA authorities/ committees Proper integration of key risks & opportunities, strategies & tactics into country MAP Monitor competitors' strategies and prepare appropriate Market access responses

Improve access policies and conditions

Monitor closely changing dynamics in terms of access policies & conditions, such as pricing, reimbursement, formulary listing, other relevant payer polices & guidelines, and, where applicable, tender specifications Identify areas to move from low(est) price-based to value-based decision-making, leverage global policy concepts, tools and international experts to improve or preserve access policies and conditions

Identify and execute payer value-added programs

Based on strategic account planning, identify account-specific payer value-added programs which provide short- or/ and long-term success for ANI portfolio. This may be payer engagement programs, or local health economics studies Payer engagement programs: design the program and materials; build in outcome measurement to demonstrate value for payers

Required Qualifications-

Degree in Science/Pharmacy/Medical related field or appropriate tertiary qualification. Strong marketing and sales track record in the Health care industry. A person who has experience in the market access area and a strong experience in UAE Market is preferred. Experience working in a multinational company with a matrix organization Ability to interpret and integrate Market Access strategies into actionable, value-added planning activities Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and strong ability to develop relationships with external stakeholders Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment Professional behavior with "can-do" and "open mind" attitudes Winning mentality, dynamic, innovative, customer focus and cross-functional team player

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.


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