Market Access Lead

About the Role

GSK Saudi Arabia is seeking a Market Access Lead to manage market access activities in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is based in Riyadh and focuses on securing sustainable patient access across both public and private healthcare settings. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Role Context and Objectives

The Market Access Lead will work closely with cross-functional colleagues, payers, government bodies, and healthcare professionals. This role is partly field-based within Saudi Arabia, involving travel across the country and occasional regional engagement. The objective is to support Vision 2030 and the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudization, through the hiring and development of Saudi National capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement national market access strategies and plans to support launch readiness and long-term access.
• Build and maintain relationships with public payers, private insurers, hospital procurement teams, and other local stakeholders.
• Identify access barriers and design practical, evidence-led solutions, including local pilots or partnership programs.
• Lead the preparation of reimbursement dossiers, value stories, and evidence summaries aligned with local and regional needs.
• Provide regular market and payer insights to inform commercial, medical, and policy decisions.
• Work across functions to ensure coordinated execution and compliance during negotiations, tenders, and contracting processes.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear, direct communication skills and the ability to simplify complex evidence for diverse audiences. Collaboration, reliability, integrity, and respect are essential. Candidates should be able to use insight and data to formulate practical recommendations and be motivated to improve patient access across Saudi Arabia.

About GSK

GSK is a global biopharma company focused on uniting science, technology, and talent to advance disease prevention and treatment. The company aims to positively impact the health of billion people by the end of the decade through innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. GSK focuses on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases. The company is committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to delivering for patients, shareholders, and colleagues.