Sr. Manager, Provincial Market Access

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Provincial Market Access, located in Shanghai, China. 

The role is accountable for regional/provincial level market access strategy, policy engagement, and execution within the assigned region(s). 

This role serves as the primary owner of regional market access outcomes, translating central GA & MA strategy into executable provincial and city‑level actions, while actively shaping a scientific, sustainable, and compliant access environment to support DPS China’s business objectives. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Provincial & Municipal Policy Intelligence and Assessment 

• Maintain comprehensive understanding of provincial and municipal healthcare, medical insurance, pricing, and procurement policies related to medical devices 

• Monitor policy dynamics and inter‑provincial linkage effects, anticipating spillover impacts across regions 

• Interpret and assess policy direction and reform trends at provincial and city levels, including:  

• Medical insurance coverage and payment policies 

• Medical consumables management 

• Healthcare service pricing and payment mechanisms 

• Identify business opportunities and access risks, and provide timely input and recommendations to GAMA leadership and BUs 

2. Provincial Authority Engagement & Relationship Management 

• Act as the primary DPS China representative to key provincial authorities, including but not limited to:  

• Provincial Healthcare Security Administration (医保局) 

• Provincial Health Commission (卫健委) 

• Pricing and related authorities 

• Build and maintain professional, credible, and solution‑oriented relationships 

• Support constructive policy dialogue by clearly articulating company positions and evidence‑based perspectives 

3. Market Access Strategy & Execution Leadership 

• In assigned municipalities, work closely with BU and commercial teams to:  

• Define market access and pricing strategies for responsible region/provinces 

• Align on priorities for local execution 

• Lead and coordinate regional/provincial-level strategies, including but not limited to:  

• Volume‑based procurement (VBP) and consumables tender projects 

• DRG/DIP and disease‑based payment initiatives 

• Medical consumables catalogue inclusion and payment standards 

• Medical service item reimbursement ratio definition or adjustment 

• Ensure strategies are feasible, compliant, and aligned with regional and national objectives 

4. External Ecosystem & Industry Collaboration 

• Actively engage with:  

• Provincial and municipal industry associations 

• Academic and professional organizations 

• Relevant external stakeholders 

• Promote external collaboration projects where appropriate 

• Contribute to strengthening organized, structured market access management capabilities in the region 

5. Internal Coordination & Capability Enablement 

• Serve as the regional market access focal point, ensuring effective coordination with cross-functional teams 

• Provide policy interpretation, local insights, and execution guidance 

• Support internal alignment between central strategy and local implementation 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree or above 

• Preferred background: Public Health, Health Insurance, Management, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, MBA 

Experience 

• 5–8+ years of experience in:  

• Government Affairs 

• Market Access 

• Healthcare policy–related roles 

• Solid exposure to provincial and municipal healthcare policy environment 

• Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred 

• Proven capability in policy projects, negotiations, and key account–style stakeholder management 

Core Competencies 

• Strong understanding of China’s healthcare and medical insurance system at the local level 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 

• Ability to operate in complex, uncertain, and high‑pressure environments 

• Detail‑oriented, responsible, and proactive learner 

• Capable of independent problem‑solving with a positive and resilient mindset 

• Working‑level English communication skills (written and oral) 

• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned region 

 Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. 

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