What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Global Market Access and Government Affair position at Barrington James?
Barrington James is supporting an established and rapidly growing global innovator in the medical technology space in the search for a Director of Global Market Access and Government Affairs.
This leadership role is a key part of the global patient access function and will play a critical role in driving reimbursement strategy, influencing public health policy, and expanding access to transformative medical technologies. You will oversee regional access and policy leads across EMEA, North America, LATAM, APAC, and China, and work closely with executive leadership to shape global commercial strategy.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of global access and reimbursement strategies to support product launches and lifecycle management.
- Shape and influence policy environments through engagement with government agencies, policymakers, and health authorities.
- Monitor global legislative and regulatory trends to identify opportunities and risks impacting market access.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with public institutions, payers, and industry associations.
- Guide the adaptation and submission of global value dossiers and economic evidence for reimbursement approval.
- Collaborate with internal teams to communicate key access and policy initiatives across regions.
- Manage a high-performing global team, ensuring alignment and execution of access goals.
- Oversee departmental budgeting, planning, and compliance.
- Represent the organization at public forums, industry events, and cross-sector collaborations.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 12 years of experience in market access, government affairs, or health policy within the healthcare, medtech, or biopharma industries.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare systems and reimbursement frameworks in the EU and/or US, with exposure to emerging markets (e.g., China, Brazil, India, SSA, Japan) considered an asset.
- Demonstrated experience developing and negotiating access strategies and payer engagement models.
- Advanced degree in Health Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, or related field.
- Experience with HTA processes, clinical-economic dossier development, and value communication tools.
- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Fluent in English; additional language skills are advantageous.
- Willingness to travel globally and work across time zones.
