MSD Gulf Private Health Insurance & Payer Relationship Manager 

United Arab Emirates, Dubai 

852400752

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to the GCC Strategic Market Access Lead, the Gulf Private Health Insurance & Payer Relationship Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with private health insurers and other payers to ensure the successful positioning and reimbursement of our Company’s product portfolio. This role includes the following responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with private health insurers and key payers across the Gulf
• Conduct regular meetings and presentations to educate payers on our Company’s product portfolio, clinical benefits, and economic value propositions
• Negotiate and manage formulary placements and reimbursement agreements
• Work with private health insurers to ensure or expand the insurance coverage of our Company’s product portfolio
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as external affairs, medical affairs, marketing, sales, KAM/CTC to ensure a favorable reimbursement environment
• Analyze market trends, payer policies, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats
• Monitor and report on relevant healthcare laws, regulations, payer policy changes, reimbursement landscape, and formulary decisions impacting our products
• Represent the Company at pharmaceutical trade associations and industry events
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to payer engagement and market access success
• Ensure all payer interactions and agreements comply with regulatory guidelines and company policies
• Provide training and support on payer-related topics and private health insurance initiatives

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Business Administration, Health Economics, Public Health, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or relevant roles
• Strong understanding of private health insurance and payer systems, including formulary management, reimbursement processes, and claims management
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations and compliance requirements
• Fluent in English and Arabic

Current Contingent Workers apply

Not Applicable

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