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Manager, Market Access

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Manager, Market Access

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND

In-Office

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical

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The Role

Lead development and execution of public and private market access strategies in India. Map reimbursement pathways, secure formulary inclusion, build private-sector access partnerships, develop HEOR and value evidence, track policy changes, and engage stakeholders across government, payers, hospitals, and internal cross-functional teams to drive uptake of innovative therapies and adult vaccination.

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ROLE SUMMARY
The Manager - Market Access will shape and execute access strategies across both public and private healthcare ecosystems. The role demands deep understanding, or ability to map India's public health and reimbursement pathways, along with strong capability in creating access partnerships in the private sector to unlock innovative therapies and accelerate adult vaccination uptake.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reimbursement business opportunity (Access unlock)

Lead detailed stakeholder mapping of reimbursement accounts (CARE, state health systems, ESIC, CGHS) including procurement systems, budget allocation pathways, program implementation protocols.
Develop and implement strategies to unlock access barriers in reimbursement accounts related to program implementation, screening, diagnostics, accessibility etc.
Identify and activate opportunities within public health programs, disease verticals, and government procurement channels.

2. Access Partnerships - Private Sector (Innovative Therapies & Adult Vaccination)

Build and implement access partnerships with private hospitals, multispecialty chains, HCP networks, diagnostic groups, employer health programs, and preventive health platforms.
Design innovative access models (affordability programs, pathway creation, capability building, patient support solutions) for innovative therapies and specialty products.
Develop and scale adult vaccination pathways through collaboration with vaccination centers, occupational health programs, insurers, TPAs, and corporate health partners.
Support value articulation and institutional engagement to drive adoption in the private sector.

3. Health Economics & Evidence Strategy

Support development and use of cost-effectiveness models, budget impact analyses, burden-of-disease insights, and value-based evidence to guide payer and provider decisions.
Translate evidence into tailored value narratives for government authorities, public payer bodies, private hospitals, and HCP stakeholders.
Create and present clear narratives for health interventions by public / private payers including rationale, budget considerations, population prioritization and implementation pathways

4. Policy Intelligence & Market Shaping

Continuously track public and private sector policy reforms, reimbursement changes, and health financing trends.
Identify implications of policy shifts on access potential and recommend strategic actions.
Build internal frameworks to anticipate and respond to changes in the healthcare ecosystem.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

Establish and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, public health program managers, payer institutions, hospital leadership, clinicians, and vaccination ecosystem partners.
Collaborate closely with Medical, Government Affairs, Commercial, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to deliver integrated access objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Science graduate with MBA with 5-12 years of experience of working in either Market Access or Pharmaceutical industry focussed on Management Consulting - Pharma consulting/Public Health
Knowledge and experience of BIM, COE, Cost benefit models or deep analytical expertise in financial modelling and business case formulation
Good understanding stake holders, systems and process of Central and state reimbursement accounts or proven ability to stakeholder mapping and account engagement planning
Leading in matrix organization within and above country teams
Ability to understand, synthesize and communicate clinical benefits from public health perspective.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Marketing, Medical, Finance, New product team, KAM, Government affairs, Pricing, leadership team, Pricing leads, Global Access and Strategic Pricing & other GAV stake holders.
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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Market Access

Skills Required

Science graduate and MBA with 5-12 years of Market Access experience managing key accounts
Knowledge of reimbursement accounts (CARE, state schemes, ESIC, CGHS) and public payer systems
Ability to develop and communicate HEOR outputs: cost-effectiveness, budget impact, and value narratives
Experience building access partnerships with private hospitals, HCP networks, insurers, TPAs, and corporate health programs
Knowledge and experience of BIM, COE, cost-benefit models
Ability to lead in a matrix organization and collaborate with Medical, Government Affairs, Commercial, HEOR, Regulatory, and Supply Chain
Ability to synthesize and communicate clinical benefits from a public health perspective

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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and robust mental‑health benefits, with eligible Pfizer medications available at no cost in U.S. plans. Family‑building support and transgender‑inclusive care are explicitly included, alongside wellbeing resources such as a reimbursement wallet and telehealth options.
Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution, complemented by company‑subsidized life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance. Materials also reference subsidized retiree medical coverage for eligible groups.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and paid parental and caregiver leave are consistently highlighted in current U.S. summaries and job postings. Options like buying extra vacation days and transition‑back support strengthen the time‑off offering.

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