Access Field Lead

Access Field Lead

REQ-10091133
Oct 28, 2026
LOC_UA

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-develop and execute regional and hospital access plans for priority products.
  • Translate Therapeutic Area access strategies into actionable field activities.
  • Identify access barriers and implement mitigation actions.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement with hospitals, payers, regional authorities, wholesalers, and private payers in the Central Region.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with key decision makers and influencers.
  • Monitor access status, formulary listings, reimbursement progress, and product positioning across accounts.
  • Execute Healthcare System Readiness initiatives.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Access Field Managers across Ukraine.
  • Set team and individual priorities, objectives, and KPIs in alignment with access strategy.
  • Manage performance through regular feedback, coaching, and development planning.
  • Ensure accurate CRM updates, activity tracking, KPI monitoring, and timely reporting.
  • Consolidate regional insights, identify execution gaps, and drive corrective actions.
  • Ensure full compliance with company policies, SOPs, ethical standards, and local regulations.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Access achievement in priority accounts.
  • Time to access or listing.
  • Quality of access and account plan execution.
  • Compliance with approved price and positioning.
  • Timeliness and accuracy of reporting and system updates.
  • Team engagement, development, and retention.

Requirements

  • University degree in life sciences, pharmacy, health economics, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree in market access or healthcare systems is an advantage.
  • 3–5 years of experience in market access, field access, or related healthcare roles.
  • Experience working with hospitals, payers, or regional health authorities.
  • Understanding of reimbursement, formulary, and tendering processes.
  • Experience across product launch and in-market phases.
  • Proven experience in leading, coaching, or managing field-based teams; formal line-management experience is preferred.
  • Ability to combine direct stakeholder responsibilities in the Central Region with leadership of a geographically dispersed team.

Skills and Capabilities

  • Strong understanding of healthcare systems and access pathways.
  • Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and account planning skills.
  • Data-driven approach to monitoring access performance and KPIs.
  • Inclusive leadership style with the ability to build accountability and consistent execution across regions.
  • Strong prioritization, delegation, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
  • High standards of compliance, ethics, and professionalism.

Languages

  • Ukrainian — fluent.
  • English — working proficiency.

Role Requirements

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LOC_UA
Kyiv
FCT_MA
Full time
Regular
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