Title: Market Access Strategy Lead
Company: Ipsen Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid‑sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavour every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human‑centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success.
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Job Description
Join Ipsen as our Market Access Strategy Lead UKI.
Location: Field‑Based – UK & Ireland
Division: Corporate Affairs and Market Access
Reports to: Senior Director External Affairs and Market Access
Creating Real Impact. Every Day. For Patients & Society.
At Ipsen, we think big, act together, and execute with precision. We’re looking for a bold, strategic thinker to lead market access initiatives that shape the future of healthcare across the UK & Ireland.
Your Mission
As Market Access Strategy Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of driving equitable access to medicines. You’ll collaborate across functions and with external stakeholders to:
- Develop and implement innovative market access strategies.
- Shape NHS system and disease‑level policy initiatives.
- Build compelling value narratives aligned with policy and stakeholder priorities.
- Identify opportunities for market expansion and strategic partnerships.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven expertise in UKI health system policy and reimbursement environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Strategic planning and tactical execution experience in market access.
- Familiarity with ABPI/IPHA codes of practice. ABPI code of practice examination.
- Experience in oncology, neurosciences, or rare diseases is a plus.
How You Work
You’re a natural communicator and collaborator. You influence with purpose, listen actively, and seek win‑win solutions. You’re entrepreneurial, curious, and bold—ready to challenge limits and drive change.
Key Details
- Working Type: Field‑Based (Up to 60% travel)
- Education: Degree‑level qualification + ABPI exam
Why Ipsen?
We’re reinventing Ipsen to serve patients, planet, and society. Join a super‑motivated team where you’ll lead with purpose, trust each other, and own the outcome.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.
