Government Affairs & Market Access Manager

Baxter International Inc.

. Monitor healthcare policies, legislation, government reforms, funding initiatives, and regulatory developments across Southeast Asia, and communicate their impact internally .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePetaling Jaya • MalaysiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Government Affairs, Market Access, and Healthcare Economics, with a strong understanding of Southeast Asian healthcare systems and policy environments. Proven ability to engage stakeholders, develop strategic initiatives, and navigate complex healthcare landscapes to improve patient access and drive business objectives.

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Government AffairsMarket Access StrategiesHealthcare EconomicsStakeholder EngagementPublic Policy

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Hard Skills

Healthcare PolicyReimbursement ModelsHealth Technology AssessmentPublic ProcurementLegislative AnalysisMarket Access FrameworksValue-Based Healthcare PrinciplesStrategic PlanningAnalytical SkillsProject Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Southeast Asian Healthcare SystemsMedical DevicesHealthcare TechnologyPharmaceuticalsPublic AffairsPatient AdvocacyHealthcare AuthoritiesIndustry AssociationsReimbursement BodiesHealthcare Societies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor healthcare policies, legislation, government reforms, funding initiatives, and regulatory developments across Southeast Asia, and communicate their impact internally
Build networks of institutional stakeholders, patient organizations, professional organizations, and other relevant groups
Support internal understanding of political and patient advocacy and the strategic value of coalitions
Cooperate with global, regional, and country Government Affairs & Market Access teams
Represent Baxter in external interest groups and trade associations and build alliances
Develop implementation plans within regional strategy
Serve as an internal point of contact for country policy, legislation, and health-system inquiries
Identify and drive country Market Access strategies and tactics aligned with business objectives
Lead Market Access, health economics, and reimbursement activities for new and existing products
Shape understanding of patient-access challenges, payer value considerations, and evidence-generation needs
Lead reimbursement filings for new product registrations
Support field-based staff in discussing economics for key accounts
Provide input on health technology assessment landscapes for product launches
Identify, analyze, and prioritize stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and other teams
Adapt global and regional Market Access tools and studies for local use
Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, healthcare authorities, reimbursement bodies, industry associations, and healthcare societies
Support advocacy initiatives improving patient access and healthcare innovation
Monitor public procurement practices, tender policies, and government purchasing trends
Provide strategic guidance on navigating public healthcare systems
Ensure advocacy activities comply with Baxter and external compliance rules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Health Economics, Life Sciences, Healthcare Management, Political Science, Public Policy, Business, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience in Government Affairs, Market Access, Public Policy, Healthcare Economics, Reimbursement, Public Affairs, or related functions
Experience within medical devices, healthcare technology, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare services
Strong knowledge of Southeast Asian healthcare systems and policy environments
Experience engaging government agencies, policymakers, industry associations, or reimbursement stakeholders
Strong understanding of healthcare systems, reimbursement models, public procurement, healthcare policy, and market access frameworks
Knowledge of HTA processes, healthcare funding mechanisms, and value-based healthcare principles
Local country language (or minimum 1 of the cluster countries’ languages)
Good business English written and spoken skills
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, facilitation, negotiation, writing, presentation, and project-planning skills
Ability to understand and distill complex technical, legislative, and scientific information
Ability to operate across businesses and functions in a multicultural environment
Master's Degree (MPH, MBA, MHA, Health Economics, Public Policy) preferred
Experience in regional or multi-country roles preferred