# Market Access Manager Job Novo Nordisk Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/market-access-manager-job-novo-nordisk-nairobi-kenya Company: Novo Nordisk Nairobi, Kenya Category: Banking & Financial Services Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-07 Expires: 2026-09-22 ## Job Description Your new role - This is a strategic, externally facing role where you will lead the development and execution of public-sector access strategies for innovative medicines across sub-Saharan Africa. Based in Nairobi with a regional mandate, you will unlock access through government systems, shape policy environments, and build high-impact partnerships that deliver sustainable patient access while driving business growth. ### Your 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 programs - Establishing 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 guidelines - Identifying, structuring, and managing partnerships with development partners, multilaterals, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders to design and deliver co-funded, multi-stakeholder access models - Aligning access strategies with broader health system improvements, including diagnosis and treatment pathways, healthcare provider capacity, and patient journey optimisation - Acting as the central integrator across Commercial, Medical, Corporate Affairs, and Global Access teams to ensure alignment between access strategies and broader business objectives - Leading initiatives across multiple sub-Saharan Africa markets, identifying successful models and scaling them regionally in line with our 2030 ambition Your new department - As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world’s population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe. - Within International Operations, the Middle Africa affiliate is a high-growth region with ambitious access and business goals. The Corporate Affairs team works at the intersection of policy, partnerships, and healthcare transformation – combining commercial success with societal impact to expand access to innovative medicines for patients who need them most. Your skills & qualifications We’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 Business - 7–10+ years’ experience in Market Access, Public Affairs, or Health Policy, with a proven track record in government engagement, pricing, reimbursement, and tender systems - Demonstrated success in developing and executing access strategies in African or similar emerging markets, ideally with regional or multi-country exposure - Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust with senior external decision-makers including government officials and development partners - Strategic thinking combined with commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial, solution-oriented mindset - Experience with access-to-medicines programs, inclusive business models, or working with international partners and NGOs is a strong advantage ### How to Apply Click Here to Apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.