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
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Define and execute long‑term Market Access, Contracts & Tenders strategies for BELUX
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Act as a strategic advisor to the management team on reimbursement, payer strategy and public policy
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Contribute actively to the BELUX Vision and Strategic Business Plan
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Identify new business opportunities, assess ROI, and translate strategy into measurable growth
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Monitor public payer dynamics, policy evolution and market trends impacting patient access
Market access, contracts & negotiations
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Lead high‑stakes negotiations with public and private payers, hospitals, pharmacy networks and purchasing groups
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Drive innovative and financial contracting models to secure access and growth
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Oversee the BELUX Contracts & Tenders desk, ensuring high‑quality and timely submissions
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Represent BELUX in EMEA tender taskforces and cross‑country initiatives
People & stakeholder leadership
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Lead, coach and develop Market Access and Contract Management teams, fostering performance and engagement
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Build and leverage strong relationships with key external stakeholders and decision makers
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Act as an internal “management consultant”, leading strategic commercial projects across functions
Who you are
Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or equivalent experience
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MBA or Health Economics background is a strong asset
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Minimum 7 years in the pharmaceutical / healthcare industry
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At least 5 years in Market Access, Reimbursement or Business Development
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Solid understanding of sales, marketing and commercial excellence
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Experience in diabetes and/or blood glucose monitoring is a strong plus
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Strong understanding of pricing, reimbursement and payer systems
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Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, results‑driven mindset
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Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills
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Confident leader and communicator, comfortable with senior audiences
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Fluent in English and French or Dutch (written and spoken)
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Proficient in MS Office
What we offer
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A high‑impact leadership role at the intersection of strategy, policy and innovation
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Strong exposure to senior management and EMEA stakeholders
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The opportunity to shape patient access and long‑term growth in BELUX
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A culture built on integrity, trust and collaboration, within a highly regulated and quality‑driven environment
