At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead market access strategy for a new epilepsy product across South West England and Wales.
- Company: Innovative neuroscience organisation focused on improving patient access.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to influence key decision-makers in the healthcare sector.
- Why this job: Shape healthcare access and improve lives with cutting-edge neuroscience solutions.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in Sales or Market Access, strong NHS knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
An innovative neuroscience organisation is preparing for the launch of a new epilepsy product and is looking to appoint a Key Account / Market Access Specialist to lead access strategy across South West England and Wales. This is a highly visible, field‑based role where you’ll shape and execute local market access plans, working at pace with NHS stakeholders to ensure optimal patient access in a complex and evolving health economy.
The role includes:
- Define and deliver regional market access strategy for a new epilepsy product and wider neuroscience portfolio
- Secure freedom to prescribe through funding, formulary inclusion, and guideline adoption
- Build strategic relationships with NHS budget holders, payers, and key decision‑makers across ICBs, NHS Trusts, and Welsh Health Boards
- Engage clinical and non‑clinical stakeholders to communicate product value and address unmet patient needs
- Lead local pull‑through of national approvals and support launch readiness
- Contribute to value dossiers, economic models, and real‑world evidence initiatives
- Work cross‑functionally with commercial, medical, and regulatory colleagues
- Monitor policy and funding developments across England and Wales to identify access risks and opportunities
- Operate fully in line with the ABPI Code of Practice
About you:
- 3+ years’ experience in Sales, Market Access, or NHS‑facing roles within pharmaceuticals or medical devices
- Strong understanding of NHS England and NHS Wales structures, funding pathways, and decision‑making processes
- Proven ability to influence payers and secure regional or local access
- Confident communicator with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
- ABPI qualification preferred but not essential
- Degree in life sciences or a related discipline; health economics or clinical background advantageous
Market Access Specialist in Somerset employer: Actalent
Join an innovative neuroscience organisation that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact patient access to vital treatments. With a focus on collaboration and strategic engagement with NHS stakeholders across South West England and Wales, you will have the opportunity to shape market access strategies while enjoying a supportive environment that values your expertise and fosters professional advancement.
