The Position
A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.
Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.
That’s what makes us Roche.
The Opportunity
Roche Diagnostics in Nairobi is seeking a Market Access Lead to develop and execute an effective market access strategy for the assigned product portfolio, incorporating market intelligence and trend. Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to form strategic alliances that maximize market penetration.
Key Challenges
Market Analysis and Access Strategy Development
Develop a regional market access plan that aligns with local business goals and the Global Market Access strategy.
Explore innovative access solutions through local research, testing, expert engagement, and piloting initiatives.
Stay updated on market trends, policies, and access barriers to proactively refine the market access strategy.
Communication and Strategy Implementation
Coordinate the distribution of targeted information to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication through suitable platforms.
Lead efforts to educate and train internal stakeholders on market access dynamics and health policy trends.
Ensure timely and clear communication of market access developments by gathering, drafting, and distributing relevant information.
Track the effectiveness of the market access plan and KPIs, gather stakeholder feedback, and make necessary adjustments.
Work closely with internal teams and external partners to develop and execute market access strategies, product commercialization plans, and provide guidance for product lifecycle management.
Stakeholder Management
Primary Contact and Liaison:
Act as the main point of contact between Roche Diagnostics and the international Roche group.
Handle market access topics and market/competitor trends for assigned products.
Receive and respond to inquiries promptly with accurate information.
Addressing Stakeholder Queries and Complaints:
Manage stakeholder queries and complaints related to market access.
Forward queries to relevant departments when necessary.
Resolve issues when possible and provide timely feedback to stakeholders.
Relationship Management:
Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders such as payers, providers, patient advocacy groups, government agencies, and alternative funding partners.
Collaboration with Stakeholders:
Work with stakeholders to understand their needs and gather insights.
Address any barriers to product adoption and funding.
Engagement with Payers and Policymakers:
Engage effectively with payers and policymakers to secure or maximize access and reimbursement for Roche products.
Internal and External Communication:
Serve as a liaison to ensure effective communication and alignment of market access strategies between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Legal and Compliance
To manage full compliance and support of the corporate culture and ethics of all market access activities by maintaining expertise, abiding with compliance requirements, managing compliance and communicating legal and compliance requirements at all times.
SHE
Comply with SHE rules, standards, and regulations set out by Group SHE as well as the local affiliate.
Participate and complete all assigned SHE training.
Who You Are as an Ideal Candidate
Qualifications & experience
NQF 7/8 in relevant field (Pharma, Life Sciences degree)
4-6 years’ experience in field
You must have knowledge of:
Pharmaceutical Industry
Market Access Strategy
Marketing
Product Strategy
Sales
Local Healthcare Systems and Reimbursement Landscape
Medical Device Regulatory Environment
In the absence of relevant qualifications, experience in the relevant field and at the relevant level will be considered
Recommended skills & abilities
Teamwork and collaboration
Accountability
Accuracy and attention to detail
Analytical thinking
Communication (verbal and written)
Decision making
Planning, organising and prioritising
Problem solving
Technical and business expertise
Physical requirements
Ability to travel nationally and internationally
Apply via :
careers.roche.com
