ABOUT THE COMPANY

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 95 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat obesity, haemophilia, growth disorders and other serious chronic diseases.

JOB SUMMARY

Your skills & qualificationsWe're looking for a Market Access Manager who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and is energised by turning strategy into tangible patient impact. You'll bring with you:A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Health Economics, Policy, Life Sciences, or Business7–10+ years' experience in Market Access, Public Affairs, or Health Policy, with a proven track record in government engagement, pricing, reimbursement, and tender systemsDemonstrated success in developing and executing access strategies in African or similar emerging markets, ideally with regional or multi-country exposureStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust with senior external decision-makers including government officials and development partnersStrategic thinking combined with commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial, solution-oriented mindsetExperience with access-to-medicines programs, inclusive business models, or working with international partners and NGOs is a strong advantageYour key responsibilities will include:Developing and implementing market access strategies across priority markets, leading public-sector pathways including government tenders, national procurement systems, and public health programsEstablishing and maintaining strong relationships with Ministries of Health, national insurance and payer bodies, and regulatory authorities to drive inclusion in Essential Medicines Lists, reimbursement frameworks, and national treatment guidelinesIdentifying, structuring, and managing partnerships with development partners, multilaterals, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders to design and deliver co-funded, multi-stakeholder access modelsAligning access strategies with broader health system improvements, including diagnosis and treatment pathways, healthcare provider capacity, and patient journey optimisationActing as the central integrator across Commercial, Medical, Corporate Affairs, and Global Access teams to ensure alignment between access strategies and broader business objectivesLeading initiatives across multiple sub-Saharan Africa markets, identifying successful models and scaling them regionally in line with our 2030 ambition

REQUIRED SKILLS

Market research, intelligence, Operative management, Business development, Partnerships, Programme management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education