Director of Market Access

We’re looking for a Director of Market Access to lead client strategies, evidence generation, pricing, value communication, and HTA policy requirements, while driving business development across ATMPS, Oncology, and Rare Diseases.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to remain in a statutory position for extended periods as part of normal day‑to‑day activities, with reasonable adjustments considered where appropriate.

Ideal Candidate

• Innovative
• Strategic
• Team leader
• Excellent communicator

What We Offer

• Group Private Medical Insurance
• Group General Life Assurance
• Group Critical Illness and Group Income Protection
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Educational assistance allowance
• Paid volunteering day

WEP Clinical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do 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.