Director of Market Access

AnaVation LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical solutions company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Director of Market Access to provide strategic leadership in Market Access and HEOR programs. The role involves driving business development strategies, managing client contracts, and enhancing capabilities for client transitions. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership in pharmaceuticals, particularly in specialized therapies like Oncology. A competitive benefits package is offered, including private healthcare insurance and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Private healthcare insurance

Long-term illness cover

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required.
• Leadership experience in Market Access division or business unit.
• Experience with budgetary and P&L responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Market Access and HEOR programs.
• Drive business development for Market Access programs.
• Secure new client contracts and lead diverse projects.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial experience in pharmaceuticals

Strong network across European reimbursement agencies

Product lifecycle management expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Scientific or Business discipline

MSc in Health Economics or Health Policy

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring forward ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.

Responsibilities

• Role Objectives: The WEP Clinical Director of Market Access will provide leadership for client strategies in Market Access and HEOR programs, including evidence generation, pricing, value communication, and HTA policy requirements, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role will also drive the business development strategy for Market Access programs, contributing to the overall growth of WEP Market Access strategic consulting across ATMPS, Oncology, and Rare Diseases.
• What Youll Do:
  • Provide leadership for client strategies in Market Access and HEOR programs, including evidence generation, pricing, value communication, and HTA policy requirements, working with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drive business development for Market Access programs, contributing to WEP Market Access strategic consulting growth across ATMPS, Oncology, and Rare Diseases.
  • Secure new client contracts and lead projects, leveraging WEP infrastructure to ensure successful delivery.
  • Develop a ‘Key Account’ management approach to forecast new business, manage Total Contract Value (TCV), and shape client legacy strategies.
  • Build and enhance WEP Clinical capabilities to support client transitions from clinical trials, OLE, EAP, NPP, and early access programs to commercial access and positive payer recommendations.
  • Create a preferred partner environment for clients, ensuring strategic support for asset commercialization and licenced indications.
  • Lead client strategies on marketing authorisations, early access schemes, competitor analysis, pricing/reimbursement, value propositions, and innovative pricing implementation.
  • Manage client programs from scoping to delivery, including proposals, SOW agreements, and allocation of internal or external Market Access resources.
  • Develop MAx team capabilities in HEOR, value propositions, HTA dossier development, health economic modeling, and EU Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) updates, while collaborating cross-functionally with other departments.
  • Oversee third-party vendor management, forecasting, budgeting/P&L, and drive WEP Market Access objectives across business, team, and personal performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific or Business discipline; MSc in Health Economics or Health Policy is advantageous
• Leadership experience within a Market Access division or business unit in a pharmaceutical company
• Budgetary and P&L responsibilities, including forecasting and overall business management
• Commercial experience in pharmaceuticals, specifically in specialized therapies such as Oncology, Cell & Gene, and Rare Diseases
• Experience with commercial contracting with clients, vendors, and third-party service providers
• Product lifecycle management expertise, including new product introduction and commercialization
• Strong network across European reimbursement agencies
• Proven leadership in people management, skill development, and career planning

What We Offer

• Private healthcare insurance
• Long-term illness Cover
• Death in service cover
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Annual leave
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Volunteer day

About WEP Clinical

What sets us apart: WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to more than 120 countries worldwide, addressing unmet patient needs.

We\'re Committed to Our Team: WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth, development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events and all that we do to support our employees.

We\'re Committed to DEI: At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core values of our DEI. We are committed to providing employees with opportunities for personal and professional growth and success, embracing everyone\'s unique identities.

Legal & EEO

Our services include: Access Programs, Clinical Trial Services, Patient Site Solutions, Clinical Trial Supply, Market Access and Commercialisation.

WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.

WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.