Global Market Access Lead - Fixed Term Contract
Location: UK or Germany
Global role
A global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Global Market Access Lead within its Global Marketing & Market Access function.
This is a senior, high-impact Fixed Term Contract role, responsible for shaping and delivering global market access, pricing and reimbursement strategies across both pipeline and commercialised products.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and lead global market access and pricing strategies across key international markets
- Generate and translate payer insights into actionable access strategies and value propositions
- Lead payer research and advisory activities to understand unmet needs and evolving requirements
- Develop global payer value propositions that can be adapted to local markets
- Partner closely with Clinical, Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation, Regulatory and Commercial teams to embed access considerations early in product development
- Shape evidence and data strategies to support reimbursement and launch success
- Develop core market access materials, including access strategies and pricing frameworks
- Provide strategic guidance to regional market access teams on pricing, reimbursement and access challenges
- Represent the payer perspective within cross-functional teams and governance forums
- Support launch sequencing, lifecycle management and negotiation strategies as required
What we’re looking for
- Advanced degree in a relevant health economics, scientific or business discipline (e.g. PhD, MD, MBA)
- Significant healthcare experience, ideally within pharma or healthcare consulting
- Strong track record developing and executing global market access strategies and supporting successful product launches
- Broad understanding of international market dynamics across North America, Europe and Asia
- Strong understanding of the drug development and commercialisation process
- Strategic thinker with the ability to connect insights across functions and translate them into practical solutions
- Comfortable working across geographies, cultures, functions and time zones in a matrix environment
- Excellent communication skills and strong executive presence
- Collaborative, ethical and commercially minded approach
Director of Market Access in Gloucester employer: Meet Life Sciences
As a Market Access Consultant with our client, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration in the evolving healthcare landscape. The company offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth, including mentoring junior team members and leading impactful projects. With competitive compensation, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the expansion of European Value & Access capabilities while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
