Head of HTA & HEOR - UK & Ireland

Ucb Group; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of HTA & HEOR to lead market access strategies in the UK & Ireland. The successful candidate will develop pricing strategies, oversee HTA submissions, and champion collaborations to enhance drug access. A higher education degree in Health Economics and deep knowledge of HTA processes are essential. This role supports a hybrid work environment focused on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Collaboration and innovation culture

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of HTA processes with a proven track record.
• Solid understanding of medical science related to the therapeutic areas.
• Good understanding of functionality and relationships in UK & Ireland health care systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of tailored HTA strategies.
• Develop and drive pricing & reimbursement strategy for products.
• Ensure effective project management and delivery of HTA submissions.
• Integrate HEOR insights into access strategies.
• Develop a high-performing team of National Market Access leads.

Skills

Health Economics

HTA processes

Market access strategy

Patient Access and P&R

Clinical and economic value demonstration

Education

Higher education degree in Health Economics

Job description

Head of HTA & HEOR – UK & Ireland

UCB is looking for a Head of HTA & HEOR to join our UK & Ireland Market Access team based in Slough, UK.

About the Role

• Lead development and implementation of tailored HTA strategies to secure optimal reimbursement and market access across the UK & Ireland.
• Generate evidence showcasing the value of UCB’s portfolio, aligned with UK & Ireland payer and HTA requirements.
• Collaborate globally and regionally with UCB teams to leverage best practices and optimize access outcomes for the UK & Ireland.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and drive pricing & reimbursement strategy for UCB's products.
• Support National Access leads in preparing HTA submissions, ensuring alignment with local requirements.
• Ensure effective project management and delivery of HTA submissions, meeting timelines and high quality.
• Integrate HEOR insights to demonstrate clinical and economic value in access strategies.
• Seek collaborations and partnerships related to registries/RWE to build knowledge and generate data supporting UCB’s access strategy.
• Develop a high-performing team of National Market Access (HTA) leads, responsible for recruitment, succession planning, onboarding and development/training plans.

Who You’ll Work With

You will report to the Head of Market Access & External Engagement for the UK & Ireland.

Because You’ll Do This

• Higher education degree in Health Economics.
• Deep understanding of HTA processes with a proven track record.
• Solid understanding of medical science related to the therapeutic areas.
• Experience in Patient Access and P&R for drugs is highly beneficial.
• Track record of providing payer evidence, strategy, market access, HTA evaluation, value propositions and pricing.
• Good understanding of functionality and relationships in UK & Ireland health care systems.

Benefits & Culture

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on neurology and immunology, with over 9,000 people worldwide. We employ a hybrid-first approach, providing 40% office time. We value collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Should you require adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, contact us at [e-mail]. If your enquiry does not relate to adjustments, we may not support you through this channel.