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Central Market Access Head, China
At a glance
With us, you’ll break new ground across a growing and diverse portfolio – from established medicines that millions rely on to pioneering breakthroughs in immunology and chronic disease care. Imagine the scale: your work will help deliver treatments to people around the world who live with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and complications arising from transplant.
Fueled by groundbreaking advances in technology, we are accelerating innovation and expanding access faster than ever. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace the power of AI and digital tools, and shape the future of healthcare, this is where your ambition meets impact.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Central Market Access (CMA) Head leads the national-level access execution across all portfolios.
This role serves as the central orchestrator of central access stakeholder coordination, national negotiation readiness, national policy interpretation, and execution governance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. National Access Strategy Execution
Coordinate cross-portfolio preparation for NRDL/NEDL/VBP, ensuring alignment of pricing logic, evidence packages, and negotiation scenarios.
Translate strategic direction from PAMA head into coordinated execution plans
Maintain national-level planning calendar and cross-functional governance for access milestones.
2. Central Access Stakeholder Engagement (Execution & Coordination)
Support high-level relationship management with NHSA, NHC, NFRA, national think tanks, and healthcare policy institutions.
Ensure consistent messaging, consolidated company positions, and coordinated engagement across business units.
Maintain national policy mapping and cross-functional communication channels.
3. Capability Building & Talent Development
Mentor and develop future leaders in national-level MA.
Build China-wide capability programs for negotiation readiness, policy interpretation, and payer communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
12–15+ years in market access, pricing, policy, or central government affairs.
Proven experience coordinating NRDL or national-level access processes.
Strong track record in cross-functional leadership and execution governance.
Capabilities
Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Highly proficient in cross-BU coordination, consensus building, and execution management.
Solid business judgment with ability to navigate complex policy environments.
Fluency in Mandarin and English.
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
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Why work with us
- Do the never done before. We push the boundaries of what’s possible: expanding access, accelerating innovation, and finding new ways to improve everyday health for millions.
- Drive the transformation. We’re leading the shift to AI-powered healthcare, using digital tools to reinvent how medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered worldwide.
- Deliver at scale. Our reach is unmatched—we bring trusted treatments to millions worldwide, ensuring broad access and real-world impact at every stage of care.
- Make an impact that matters. From tackling global health challenges to advancing sustainable, inclusive healthcare, everything we do is driven by purpose.
Who ignites your potential?
For Sam, it was her mom—teaching her to listen, push boundaries, and put patients first. At Sanofi, we know your inspiration drives your impact. Bring your passion, and together, we’ll chase the miracles of science.
"Each disease, each country, each person brings opportunities that challenge us to push the boundaries, to think of better ways to look at healthcare and pioneer new possibilities."
Olivier Charmeil
Executive Vice President, General Medicines
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