At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead market access strategies for Takeda medicines and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Company: Join Takeda, a company dedicated to better health and a brighter future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace that values unique voices and talents.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient access to innovative medicines in the UK.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK market access and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 104390 £ per year.
At Takeda, we are united by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We are looking for a Senior Market Access Manager to join our UK Market Access & Pricing team on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this high-impact role, you will lead the development and delivery of market access strategies that support sustainable patient access to current and future Takeda medicines across the UK.
About the role
- Lead the development of national market access strategies for Takeda medicines across pricing, reimbursement, HTA submissions, tenders and innovative access agreements.
- Develop high-quality reimbursement submission dossiers and local access strategies for UK bodies including NICE, SMC and AWMSG.
- Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Patient Advocacy and regional or global colleagues to shape and deliver access plans.
- Build strong external relationships with HTA bodies, NHS stakeholders, clinical experts, health economics experts and patient organisations.
- Use health economics, HEOR and real-world evidence to strengthen payer value propositions and support sustainable patient access.
What you’ll bring
- Strong experience in UK market access, pricing, reimbursement and HTA, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Proven experience leading at least one asset through NICE and SMC processes, including company representation in committee meetings.
- Deep understanding of health economics, HEOR, real-world evidence and UK payer requirements.
- Ability to translate complex evidence and value propositions into compelling, decision-maker-ready narratives.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to lead through influence in a matrix environment.
- A science-based degree is required; an MSc in Health Economics or equivalent advanced qualification is highly desirable.
- Fluency in English and strong analytical, project management and budget management skills.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Takeda, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation where people can thrive, grow and realise their potential. Our success depends on fostering an environment where all colleagues are welcomed, empowered and inspired to use their unique voices and talents. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Senior Market Access Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract employer: Takeda
At Takeda, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Data Products Lead in the UK & Ireland, you will have access to extensive employee growth opportunities, including professional development and training, all while contributing to meaningful projects that impact healthcare. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with our focus on employee well-being, makes Takeda a rewarding place to build your career.
