Associate Manager - Hema, Surgery, Malaysia

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Associate Manager for Health Economics Market Access (HEMA) in Malaysia for Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery. The role focuses on developing and executing market access strategies for MedTech implants and technologies, including managing Health Technology Assessment (HTA) applications, engaging with the Ministry of Health, and demonstrating the clinical and economic value of products to stakeholders. This role supports the adoption and payment of Surgery MedTech innovation within Malaysia's healthcare system.

What you'd actually do

  1. Compile all New Product Innovation (NPI) MaHTAS HTA applications for approval to supply Malaysia’s National Public Healthcare system whilst monitoring Horizon Scanning.
  2. Proactively leverage support from the Associate Director RHEMA SEA, Surgery, coordinate internal cross-functional team engagement, seek input and partnership on access strategy with RHEMA and Malaysia’s commercial leaders.
  3. Directly engage with the Ministry of Health, and MaHTAS assessment application and assessment processes, leveraging support from the Associate Director RHEMA SEA, Surgery.
  4. Educate and inform RHEMA and local cross-functional teams on critical integrated market access requirements for successful MaHTAS listing to generate public sector coverage aligned to all Surgery technology and associated procedures.
  5. Educate and inform RHEMA and local cross-functional teams on mandatory evidence requirements to oblige Malaysia’s market access with payment from all payers, for Surgeon adoption of Surgery MedTech innovation aligned to patient treatment.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree (Science, Applied Science, Health Economics, Public Health Policy) and/or a Masters (Science/Medical/Health Economics/Health Policy/Business Administration) ideally in a healthcare-related field.
  • Experience in market access, health economics, or related fields within the healthcare industry.
  • Understanding of healthcare systems and regulatory environments, particularly in Malaysia.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects.

Nice to have

  • Experience with MaHTAS HTA applications.
  • Knowledge of MedTech implants and enabling technologies in Surgery.
  • Familiarity with public and private healthcare sectors in Malaysia.