Senior Manager Market Access- Abbott Diabetes Care - Belgium and Luxembourg
JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Manager Market Access- Abbott Diabetes Care - Belgium and Luxembourg This role is part of our Diabetes Care division in Belgium and Luxembourg and is a field-based position. Diabetes Care We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. As Senior Manager Market Access you will play a pivotal strategic role in shaping and executing market access strategies across Belgium and Luxembourg. Acting as a trusted partner to the business, you will drive sustainable market share growth by leading payer engagement, contracts & tenders, and innovative access models, while inspiring and developing high‑performing teams. This is a senior leadership role combining strategy, negotiation, people leadership and external influence, with strong visibility at local and EMEA level. Your key responsibilities Strategic leadership & business impact Define and execute long‑term Market Access, Contracts & Tenders strategies for BELUX Act as a strategic advisor to the management team on reimbursement, payer strategy and public policy Contribute actively to the BELUX Vision and Strategic Business Plan Identify new business opportunities, assess ROI, and translate strategy into measurable growth Monitor public payer dynamics, policy evolution and market trends impacting patient access Market access, contracts & negotiations Lead high‑stakes negotiations with public and private payers, hospitals, pharmacy networks and purchasing groups Drive innovative and financial contracting models to secure access and growth Oversee the BELUX Contracts & Tenders desk, ensuring high‑quality and timely submissions Represent BELUX in EMEA tender taskforces and cross‑country initiatives People & stakeholder leadership Lead, coach and develop Market Access and Contract Management teams, fostering performance and engagement Build and leverage strong relationships with key external stakeholders and decision makers Act as an internal “management consultant”, leading strategic commercial projects across functions Who you are Qualifications: Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or equivalent experience MBA or Health Economics background is a strong asset Minimum 7 years in the pharmaceutical / healthcare industry At least 5 years in Market Access, Reimbursement or Business Development Solid understanding of sales, marketing and commercial excellence Experience in diabetes and/or blood glucose monitoring is a strong plus Strong understanding of pricing, reimbursement and payer systems Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, results‑driven mindset Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills Confident leader and communicator, comfortable with senior audiences Fluent in English and French or Dutch (written and spoken) Proficient in MS Office What we offer A high‑impact leadership role at the intersection of strategy, policy and innovation Strong exposure to senior management and EMEA stakeholders The opportunity to shape patient access and long‑term growth in BELUX A culture built on integrity, trust and collaboration, within a highly regulated and quality‑driven environment The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Sales Force DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: Belgium > Wavre : Building P2 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 75 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable Apply To This Job