GAMA Leader (Government Affairs, Market Access & Reimbursement)
Taguig - Philippines
Job Summary
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GAMA Lead Philippines
We are looking for an experienced GAMA Lead to support our Philippines business. This role plays a critical part in driving patient access by shaping health policy strengthening government engagement and expanding reimbursement opportunities for our key portfolios in Cardiovascular (CVG) and Neurosciences including Stroke Care.
Our goal is to bring in a strong GAMA Lead who can work closely with government stakeholders (DOH PhilHealth) Operating Unit Heads and Medical Societies to help expand access to lifesaving therapies and procedures. This role will directly contribute to improving patient outcomes by enabling government subsidy and coverage for priority procedures such as STEMI (STElevation Myocardial Infarction) treatment.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
I. Government Affairs & Policy Leadership
The GAMA Lead is responsible for shaping the policy environment to support business objectives and patient access goals in the Philippines.
Develop and execute advocacy strategies to influence health policies regulatory changes and government decisions relevant to the companys business and portfolio.
Establish maintain and strengthen effective working relationships with key stakeholders including Department of Health (DOH) PhilHealth relevant government agencies industry associations and medical societies.
Monitor the political legislative and regulatory landscape to identify risks and opportunities and provide strategic advice to senior leadership.
Represent the company in external forums governmentled discussions working groups and industry meetings positioning the organization as a trusted healthcare partner.
II. Market Access & Reimbursement Strategy
Develop and implement integrated market access strategies covering reimbursement pricing and evidence generation to support sustainable patient access.
Build and communicate strong clinical and economic value propositions for the companys medical technologies.
Lead pricing and negotiation discussions with reimbursement authorities and relevant stakeholders to secure and optimize coverage and payment mechanisms.
Oversee the preparation and submission of reimbursement dossiers and other market access documentation.
Engage with payers and reimbursement influencers to ensure fair and sustainable access decisions aligned with clinical value.
III. CrossFunctional Collaboration & Business Alignment
Work closely with Operating Unit Heads and Commercial Teams to align GAMA strategies with business priorities and focus products.
Collaborate with HEOR Medical Regulatory and Marketing teams to leverage evidence (e.g. costeffectiveness budget impact analyses) in reimbursement and policy discussions.
Provide timely updates and guidance to internal stakeholders on policy reimbursement and accessrelated developments.
Partner with regional and global GAMA/HEOR teams to identify best practices and apply relevant insights locally.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
710 years of progressive experience in Government Affairs Market Access Public Policy or Health Economics within the healthcare industry (medical device or pharmaceutical experience strongly preferred).
Strong understanding of the Philippines healthcare system including government structures policymaking processes and reimbursement pathways.
Proven track record in developing and implementing reimbursement or coverage strategies that support product access.
Ability to effectively engage communicate and influence senior stakeholders including government officials payers and healthcare leaders.
Experience supporting or leading HTArelated submissions and the use of economic evidence is an advantage.
Bachelors degree in Science Public Health Health Policy Healthcare Administration Health Economics Law or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a crossfunctional matrix environment.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
Benefits & Compensation
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