Market Access Director (CAMCAR)

Location: Costa Rica

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear – shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalize and scale it.

This is the place to drive change – to challenge the norm, take ownership, make quick decisions, and run with them. A global community, our strength is in our strong network – a two-way exchange of sharing and learning that enhances our ability to make an impact.

Here we are focused on finding better ways to partner with the business and help AstraZeneca achieve its ambitions. We think strategically, see the bigger picture, connect diverse areas and create solutions – all whilst harnessing disruptive new technologies.

The Market Access (MA) Director effectively leads the MA and cross-functional teams by shaping the payer environment and delivering highly valued market access solutions to unlock the potential of our life changing medicines for patients, from early strategic thinking through maximizing access post launch.

The MA Director is responsible for designing and effectively executing across key strategic access pillars for prioritized brands, including the development, execution, and communication of local value propositions and access strategy, co-creation and co-execution of health economics and payer evidence strategy, optimal pricing strategies to maximize the launch and life cycle of AstraZeneca products, superior payer understanding and engagement, and design of novel payment mechanisms and tools for implementation where applicable.    

The role is an active, contributing member of the Marketing Company Senior Management Team (SMT) with demonstrated ability to lead and motivate her/his team and foster effective cross-functional teamwork.

Together with other SMT members, s/he is responsible for the creation and flawless execution of the long, medium- and short-term access strategy for priority brands and accounts, and for co-creating a culture of commitment, innovation and entrepreneurship based on company values. The MA Director will also share accountability for the leadership, strategic direction, and business development of the local market, as well as for ensuring that the corresponding local market access activities are compliant, aligned with global strategy and sanctioned by the appropriate stakeholders.

Accountabilities

• Devises cross-functional short, medium, and access strategy for prioritized brands and accounts
• Maintains up to date knowledge of health system dynamics, payer landscapes, and relevant policies and regulations
• Gathers payers’ insights and understands value drivers through the development of consistent payer engagement plans based in updated mapping of end-to-end access pathways and decision-making processes
• Develops comprehensive, clear and compelling payer or archetype tailored value propositions including duly approved novel payment mechanisms- based on superior payer understanding and early identification of evidence, HTA, and HEOR data gaps. Works closely with global and Regional Access teams to ensure customization of Global Access resources and tools to local needs
• Delivers locally relevant dossiers and leads listing / formulary inclusion negotiations along with Medical, Pricing, and Corporate Affairs, Legal, and Regulatory with an integrated account approach that seamlessly consolidates clinical, economic and financial data, while providing timely visibility for supply forecasting purposes

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field 5-10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry in CAMCAR markets in one or more of these areas: market access, marketing, medical, pricing/commercial
• Deep understanding of the CAMCAR payer and health policy landscape, as well as patient and access journeys relevant to AZ’s priority Tas
• Fluent written and oral English
• Solid strategic thinking
• Superior communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional projects in matrix environments

Desirable

• Health, health economics, and/or pharmaco-economics graduate degree
• Experience in Public Health, Policy, evidence generation, HTA or health economics
• Leadership experience in Access for Oncology products
• Project management experience

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted

05-feb-2026

Closing Date

27-feb-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.