Job Description

HEAD OF MARKET ACCESS, MALAYSIA
Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Market Access? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the lives of patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.
At AstraZeneca Malaysia, we aim to be the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in Malaysia in the therapeutic areas of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic, Respiratory & Immunology, Oncology and Rare Disease. Through this ambition, we are confident that we can transform the lives of Malaysian patients by ensuring that they have access to life-changing medicines. Working here means being a member of our family in making a difference in delivering better health for Malaysian patients.
What you'll do
As the Head of Market Access and a member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT), you will lead the Market Access function to maximize the performance of the Malaysia business. You will define the market access strategy to enhance patient access to AZ medicines and manage external communications with relevant stakeholders. Additionally, you will co-create the commercial strategy with Business Unit Leads to drive key projects and business development, ensuring organizational efficiency.
You will be required to :

• Develop and implement strategies for optimal access to AstraZeneca products through interactions with government, industry, and healthcare partners.
• Oversee the development and execution of patient access programs, ensuring compliance with local guidelines and alignment with business and brand strategy.Establish access related objectives and strategies, aligning them with the corporate vision to achieve profitable operations.
• Formulate and manage pricing and contract strategies to optimize product positioning.
• Liaise with government and private-managed care organizations to communicate AstraZeneca's product positioning.
• Lead the development of market access business cases and secure pricing approvals with effective stakeholder management at the area and global levels of the organization
• Responsible for key account access strategies to maximize commercial opportunities and seamless tender management, where applicable
• Maintain accurate assessments of competitors' products.
• Identify and develop growth opportunities in existing business lines.
• Hire, develop, and retain top talent through disciplined talent reviews and succession planning.
• Represent the company positively at public events and in interactions with external parties.
• Ensure a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance in all business practices, with effective oversight and transparent reporting in partnership with Global Compliance.

Essential Requirements

• A top performer with a history of tangible results in previous roles, with a rich business experience in the 1-2 therapeutic areas, 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with significant market access experience in in-market role.
• Your education background is in Science, Commerce and/or Health Economics, preferably with an MBA from a top university
• You can demonstrate ability to successfully lead a team, including interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and succeed in a highly matrixed environment
• You have previous experience in managing relationships and collaborations with key decision makers in the local health care system, government agencies, regulatory bodies and the patient community
• Excellent communication skills, strong oral/written presentation skills.
• Display solid ethics and ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced environment

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.
Date Posted 19-Sep-2025
Closing Date 23-Sep-2025
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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