Job DescriptionTerritories to cover East of England or South EastRole TitleMarket Access Lead – Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)Business Unit: UK Pharmaceuticals – Cardiovascular DiseaseReporting to: National Healthcare Director – CVD & PortfolioLocation: United Kingdom (field‐based, regional remit)Role PurposeThe market Access Lead – CVD is a senior, field‐based role accountable for promotional and non‐promotional, system‐level pathway leadership to support the successful product launch and appropriate patient access across cardiovascular disease pathways. Acting as a trusted partner to NHS leaders, the role translates national strategy into regional and local execution, ensuring pathways, guidelines and operational enablers are in place ahead of and following launch. System Strategy & Planning (CVD)Develop regional system and pathway plans aligned to the national CVD strategy and launch priorities. Segment and prioritise Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Trusts and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) based on unmet need, pathway maturity and readiness. Identify structural barriers to optimal lipid and cardiovascular risk management (e.g. diagnostics, referral routes, service capacity, commissioning models).Translate national policy, guidelines and launch strategy into clear, executable regional plans.Support implementation of service redesign and collaborative working projects that deliver shared value for patients, the NHS and our organization.Cross‐Functional WorkingWork in close partnership with cross functional teams - Medical Affairs, Value, Access & Devolved Nations, Marketing and Corporate Affairs - to deliver a joined‐up approach to CVD.Act as a conduit of high‐quality regional insight into Head Office to inform launch optimisation and ongoing strategy.Track progress against system readiness milestones (e.g. guideline inclusion, pathway adoption, commissioning progress).Skills & CapabilitiesStrong understanding of the UK NHS structure, including ICBs, primary care, secondary care and commissioning processes. Proven experience in pathway development, market access enablement or service redesign and collaborative working, ideally within cardiovascular disease or long‐term conditions. Senior‐level influencing and relationship‐building skills with NHS decision‐makers. Act with Urgency: Anticipates policy and system changes and mobilises early to support launch and access readiness. Escalates risks early and contributes constructively to national discussions. Proven judgement, autonomy, collaboration and professionalism appropriate to a senior field based role. Account Management, Adaptability, Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Commercial Contract Management, Customer Needs Analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Financial Acumen, Healthcare Industry, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Learning Effectiveness, Management Meetings, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Operational Delivery, Patient Flow, Patient Identification, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacotherapeutics, Primary Care, Sales Strategy Development, Sales Target Achievement, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic ThinkingPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: RemoteShift: Valid Driving License: SummaryLocation: GBR - London - London (Moorgate WeWork)Type: Full time
Marketing Lead in London employer: Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
As a global healthcare leader, our company offers an inspiring work culture that prioritises ethical integrity and scientific excellence. Located in the vibrant city of London, the Associate Director role in External Discovery Chemistry provides exceptional opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with top-tier scientists across Europe. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse ideas thrive, ensuring that every employee can contribute to meaningful advances in global healthcare.
