Government Affairs and Market Access Manager

About the role

GSK is looking for a Government Affairs and Market Access Manager to lead government affairs and market access efforts in the Philippines, improving patient access and supporting sustainable healthcare solutions. The role builds trusted relationships with government agencies, payers and health system stakeholders and works closely with market access, medical, HEOR, regulatory and commercial teams. It is based in the Philippines on a hybrid basis, with regular time in the office and travel across the country as required.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver national government affairs and market access strategies for public and private sectors
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, payers, hospital leaders and policy stakeholders
• Prepare payer materials, reimbursement dossiers and policy briefs to support coverage, procurement and contracting decisions
• Lead negotiations and engagement for tenders, access agreements and institutional contracting
• Work with HEOR, medical and regulatory colleagues to generate and use local evidence for access cases
• Monitor policy and market trends and turn them into practical recommendations for local and regional teams

Required profile

• University degree in public health, pharmacy, health economics, economics, public policy or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in market access, government affairs, pricing, reimbursement or payer engagement within the Philippines healthcare system
• Practical knowledge of Philippine public procurement, reimbursement pathways and health financing mechanisms
• Experience preparing access dossiers, government submissions or payer-facing materials
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills; excellent English, with Filipino preferred

Preferred qualification

• Advanced degree in health economics, public policy, public health or a related discipline
• Experience with health technology assessment, value dossiers or economic modelling
• Background in hospital procurement, tender management or contracting with government institutions
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry or with government health authorities
• Proven track record of influencing policy outcomes or securing reimbursement decisions

To apply, submit your CV and a short note explaining why the role matters to you and what you would bring.