Senior Director of Market Access

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring forward ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.

Role Objectives:

• The WEP Clinical Director of Market Access will provide leadership for client strategies in Market Access and HEOR programs, including evidence generation, pricing, value communication, and HTA policy requirements, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• The role will also drive the business development strategy for Market Access programs, contributing to the overall growth of WEP Market Access strategic consulting across ATMPS, Oncology, and Rare Diseases.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Innovative Strategic Team Leader
• Excellent Communicator

What You'll Do:

• Provide leadership for client strategies in Market Access and HEOR programs, including evidence generation, pricing, value communication, and HTA policy requirements, working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive business development for Market Access programs, contributing to WEP Market Access strategic consulting growth across ATMPS, Oncology, and Rare Diseases.
• Secure new client contracts and lead projects, leveraging WEP infrastructure to ensure successful delivery.
• Develop a ‘Key Account’ management approach to forecast new business, manage Total Contract Value (TCV), and shape client legacy strategies.
• Build and enhance WEP Clinical capabilities to support client transitions from clinical trials, OLE, EAP, NPP, and early access programs to commercial access and positive payer recommendations.
• Create a preferred partner environment for clients, ensuring strategic support for asset commercialization and licensed indications.
• Lead client strategies on marketing authorisations, early access schemes, competitor analysis, pricing/reimbursement, value propositions, and innovative pricing implementation.
• Manage client programs from scoping to delivery, including proposals, SOW agreements, and allocation of internal or external Market Access resources.
• Develop MAx team capabilities in HEOR, value propositions, HTA dossier development, health economic modeling, and EU Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) updates, while collaborating cross-functionally with other departments.
• Oversee third-party vendor management, forecasting, budgeting/P&L, and drive WEP Market Access objectives across business, team, and personal performance.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific or Business discipline; MSc in Health Economics or Health Policy is advantageous.
• Leadership experience within a Market Access division or business unit in a pharmaceutical company.
• Budgetary and P&L responsibilities, including forecasting and overall business management.
• Commercial experience in pharmaceuticals, specifically in specialized therapies such as Oncology, Cell & Gene, and Rare Diseases.
• Experience with commercial contracting with clients, vendors, and third-party service providers.
• Product lifecycle management expertise, including new product introduction and commercialization.
• Strong network across European reimbursement agencies.
• Proven leadership in people management, skill development, and career planning.

What We Offer:

• Private healthcare insurance
• Long-term illness cover
• Death in service cover
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Annual leave
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Volunteer day

What sets us apart:

WEP Clinical partners with biopharmaceutical Sponsors to help them bring treatments closer to the patients who need them most. Through end-to-end clinical trial delivery, home health services, expanded access programs, and market access consultancy, we provide flexible, fit-for-purpose solutions that support drug development, improve access, and help therapies reach the right patients at the right time. With more than 15 years of global experience, we have supported programs across 150+ countries, combining operational scale with the agility and personalised service of a specialised provider. Our work helps bridge critical gaps in care, ensuring safe, ethical, and efficient access to promising new treatments.

We're Committed to Our Team:

WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth, development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn life page to learn more about our team events and all that we do to support our employees.

How We Work at WEP Clinical:

At WEP Clinical, we look for individuals who are conscientious, exercise sound judgement, and engage with others thoughtfully and professionally. We believe excellence is achieved through integrity, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives – and we are committed to helping our people grow and succeed in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Our services include:

• Access Programs
• Clinical Trial Services
• Patient Site Solutions
• Clinical Trial Supply
• Market Access and Commercialisation

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How to Apply:

To be considered for this role, please submit your resume through the WEP Clinical Careers Portal or by using LinkedIn’s Easy Apply option. Please ensure your resume is in English.

Important Note:

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For your safety, please note:

• We will never communicate with you via Microsoft Teams or text message.
• We will never ask for your bank account information at any stage of recruitment.

WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment. WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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