Market Access Manager Rare Disease (Pharmacy)

Roles & Responsibilities
• Support MA Head and Commercial Team in developing and executing pricing strategies
• Maintain strong engagement with key stakeholders influencing access decisions in major hospitals and institutions
• Work cross-functionally to drive market access objectives and remove access barriers
• Act as a liaison between Market Access and other internal teams through effective influence and collaboration
• Monitor access environment and recommend strategic actions
• Ensure value-based discussions aligned with AZ product positioning
• Uphold AstraZeneca’s Code of Ethics and ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate standards
• Timely reporting of adverse events, compliance issues, and conflict of interest updates

Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Experience
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• 1+ year experience in patient access, market access, or key account / stakeholder management
• Experience in Saudi market preferred
• For internal candidates: minimum 1 year in current AZ role with strong governance and compliance record

Skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Stakeholder management and collaboration capability
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Leadership, autonomy, and execution focus
• Planning, organization, and decision-making ability

Desirable
• Strong commercial background
• Experience across multiple business functions or therapy portfolios
• Exposure to primary and specialty care
• Degree in Health Economics / Pharmacoeconomics

About the Organization
AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd. is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing innovative medicines and improving patient access through ethical, value-based healthcare solutions.