Market Access & Governmental Affairs Manager NWA

The Market Access & Government Affairs Lead – NWA is responsible for developing and executing integrated market access and government affairs strategies that maximize patient access to AbbVie's portfolio across the North West Africa (NWA) region. The role drives pricing, reimbursement, and payer engagement strategies while shaping the external policy and regulatory environment through proactive government relations, stakeholder partnerships, and health economic evidence. Acting as a cross-functional leader, this position ensures alignment between commercial, medical, regulatory, and policy objectives — ultimately enabling sustainable business growth and improved patient outcomes.

1-Access Strategy Development:

• Develop & implement market access strategies that align with the overall business objectives & support product launches and lifecycle management.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the payer landscape & healthcare systems to identify opportunities & challenges for market access.

2-Lead the Pricing and Reimbursement Strategy:

• Develop optimal pricing strategies that align with market needs & company goals.
• Lead efforts to secure reimbursement for products by engaging with key decision-makers & stakeholders.

3-MkA Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish & maintain relationships with healthcare authorities and payers.
• Collaborate with medical, regulatory, & commercial teams to ensure alignment & consistency in market access initiatives.

4-Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR):

• Utilize HEOR data & evidence to support value propositions & demonstrate the clinical & economic benefits of the company's products.
• Collaborate with external partners & organizations to generate & disseminate relevant health economic evidence.

5-Govermental Affairs Strategy Development & Execution:

•  Develop & implement government affairs, policy, & external engagement strategies within key therapy areas across NWA countries.
• Lead engagement strategies with external stakeholders to shape policies & improve the ecosystem, including legal, regulatory, & pharmaceutical industry bodies.
• Develop and coordinate strategies to advocate for business goals & policy objectives in alignment with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor legislative & regulatory environments to identify issues critical to the business.

6-Senior officials’ Relations:

• Build & maintain relationships with government officials, political decision-makers, & other stakeholders to support company objectives.
• Act as the company's representative in trade associations & pharmaceutical industry groups, fostering relationships & participating in industry activities.

7-Lead the Patient & Trade Association Engagement:

• Support & collaborate on patient programs, liaising with patient groups to advance health agendas & access to innovative medicines.
• Drive AbbVie's positions through trade associations to support patient access to treatment & business priorities.

8-Compliance and Regulations:

• Ensure adherence to local & international compliance standards in all market access activities.