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
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