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Market Access Lead Job MEDS
Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 3 hours ago (28 Sep 2026) Updated about 3 hours ago
Job Description
The Market Access Lead at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) develops strategies to introduce and expand pharmaceutical products across Kenya’s healthcare market. The role involves engaging payers, regulators and key stakeholders to secure product placement and reimbursement. Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of the medical supply chain are essential.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Minimum 4–5 years experience in market access, health economics or pharmaceutical sales
- • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Business or related field
- Master’s preferred
- • Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills
- • Familiarity with Kenyan health‑system regulations and procurement processes
- • Proven track record of successful product launches
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Design and execute market access strategies for essential medicines
- • Engage with government agencies, insurers and procurement bodies to facilitate product entry
- • Conduct health‑economic and pricing analyses to support reimbursement
- • Build relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers
- • Monitor regulatory changes and adapt strategies accordingly
- • Lead cross‑functional teams to align commercial, regulatory and medical affairs