Senior Regional Access Manager

Edwards Lifesciences

. Monitor and anticipate changes in healthcare policy, funding, HTA, and procurement environments; assess impacts, risks, and opportunities; and provide recommendations supporting patient access and business growth .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timePorto • PortugalSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Market Access and health policy, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and innovative access strategies. Proficient in navigating healthcare funding, reimbursement, and procurement environments to support patient access and business growth.

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Market Access ExperienceStakeholder EngagementHealth Economics KnowledgeStrategic ThinkingFluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and English

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Hard Skills

Market AccessHealth PolicyReimbursementHealth Technology Assessment (HTA)Value-Based ProcurementProject ManagementEvidence RequirementsBusiness AcumenNegotiation SkillsCommunication Skills

Soft Skills

Network-BuildingCollaborationInfluencingIndependent WorkJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePowerPointExcel

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AccessFundingProcurementMedical Device IndustryPharmaceutical Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and anticipate changes in healthcare policy, funding, HTA, and procurement environments; assess impacts, risks, and opportunities; and provide recommendations supporting patient access and business growth
Identify, prioritize, and manage regional market access and health policy issues affecting Edwards Lifesciences' Structural Heart Disease portfolio
Establish, maintain, and strengthen networks with health authorities, payers, procurers, HTA bodies, policymakers, medical societies, and patient organizations
Map key stakeholders and broaden engagement beyond the existing work plan
Develop and execute regional access strategies for current and pipeline innovations
Adapt Edwards' differentiated value proposition and evidence to local requirements
Support innovative funding pathways
Develop innovative access approaches, including value-based procurement, health-economic evidence, and value assessment tools
Support recognition and reward of breakthrough innovation
Support cross-portfolio initiatives affecting hospital funding and adoption, including procedure coding, DRG and tariff updates, quality indicators, and other system-level access enablers
Perform other incidental duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Life Sciences, Political Science, Law, Economics, or Business) and 10 years of relevant experience in Market Access, health policy, reimbursement, or government affairs, preferably with responsibility at country (Portugal) or regional level; or Master's Degree or equivalent in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience
Experience in Market Access or Public Affairs within the relevant country or regional healthcare environment
Experience in external stakeholder engagement with health authorities, payers, procurers, HTA bodies, medical societies, or patient organizations within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred
Strong track record in regional or country (Portugal) Market Access roles
Comprehensive understanding of healthcare access, funding, reimbursement, HTA, and procurement environments
Ability to understand and anticipate external trends, assess business and patient-access implications, and recommend practical courses of action
Strong network-building and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Knowledge of health economics, outcomes research, value assessment, and evidence requirements for innovative medical technologies
Ability to develop and support innovative access strategies, including value-based procurement and differentiated value tools
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
Ability to collaborate with Country Leadership, Business Units, and regional cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to communicate complex technical, policy, and economic topics clearly
High ethical standards and sound judgment
Ability to work independently, evaluate alternatives, and escalate material risks and opportunities
Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, written and spoken
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
Adherence to company policies, requirements, and applicable compliance standards