LATAM Director , Market Access Pipeline (Specialty Pharma Infectious Disease )
Merck
August 25, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Market Access
Role: LATAM New Products SPID Access Director leads market access, pricing, and reimbursement strategies for new pharmaceutical launches across Latin America, focusing on accelerating access and ensuring launch readiness. Responsibilities include developing scalable launch processes, aligning regional and local strategies, supporting evidence generation, and managing stakeholder engagement to optimize launch speed, value protection, and market penetration. The role involves building a dedicated LATAM launch engine, standardizing tools and governance, and monitoring policy and competitor landscapes. Requirements: Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, public health, or related fields; at least 8 years of experience in market access, pricing, reimbursement, or launch planning within the pharma industry; deep expertise in HTA, reimbursement pathways, and healthcare systems across LATAM. Preferred skills encompass launch excellence, cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, and strategic problem-solving. High-value specifics include supporting innovative pharmaceutical assets, navigating diverse payer environments, and working in a hybrid, LATAM-based setting with regional and global partners. Success metrics involve establishing a repeatable launch framework, achieving strong access readiness, and improving launch quality across multiple markets.