Market Access Lead

GSK; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Mississauga is seeking a strategic Market Access Lead to steer initiatives that enhance patient access to oncology care. This role involves developing market access strategies, leading a team, and engaging with cross-functional stakeholders for impactful outcomes. Candidates should possess extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in Market Access and Oncology, with proven leadership abilities. Join us to influence patient access to innovative therapies.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 7 years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience, focusing on Market Access.
• 2 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience in the Oncology/Specialty Pharma sector.

Responsibilities

• Secure market access for Specialty/Oncology Care brands.
• Lead a team of Market Access Managers.
• Develop and execute market access strategies for reimbursement.

Skills

Pharmaceutical/biotech experience

Market Access experience

Leadership

Negotiation

Bilingual in English and French

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or equivalent

Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, MPH, PharmD, MBA)

Job description

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centered on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Position Summary

Are you ready to take on a dynamic and impactful leadership role at the forefront of transforming cancer care in Canada? At GSK, we’re looking for a strategic, results‑driven leader to join our market access team. In this critical role, you’ll be accountable for securing, maintaining, and growing market access across both public and private sectors.

You’ll collaborate with a cross‑functional team of experts, including directors and senior managers in Market Access, Business Units, Medical, Health Economics, Pricing, Patient Advocacy, and Policy, to drive initiatives that shape the future. Your leadership will directly influence product funding and access, making a tangible difference in the lives of patients. If you have the passion and expertise to navigate complex market dynamics and build strong partnerships to deliver meaningful outcomes, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and help deliver innovative therapies to those who need them most!

Job Purpose

• With a national scope of work, the Market Access Lead reports directly to the Director, Market Access and Payer Solutions.
• This role is critically accountable to secure market access for Specialty/Oncology Care brands within GSK’s Canadian portfolio
• The Market Access Lead will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Canadian Market Access Strategy across the entire product lifecycle to secure timely product listings and maintain patient access for the assigned therapeutic area.
• The role will be responsible for providing lead support for our Specialty/Oncology portfolio as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• As a player coach leading a team of Market Access Managers, you are accountable for securing market access for in‑line products while providing strategic assessment and direction for pipeline assets.
• Oversee, develop and execute end‑to‑end market access strategies and tactics to optimize public and private reimbursement (time to listing, breadth of coverage) for assigned therapeutic area.
• Partner effectively with other Government and Market Access functions (Pricing, External Affairs and Policy) and Health Economics and Outcomes Research Teams integrate multiple components (such as pricing, real world evidence generation, health economic data, budget impact analyses, external engagement, negotiations, policy, etc.) into effective strategies to deliver timely access for patients.
• Lead market access assessments, evidence planning and strategy development for portfolio pipeline products to optimize future listings.
• Oversee the development of HTA and private payer submissions that will clearly demonstrate value of our products to Canadian payers, through evidence generation, interpretation and communication.
• Partner with the Global Market Access teams to influence and proactively ensure that Canadian market access needs are incorporated into portfolio strategies.
• Lead development and execution of pCPA negotiation strategies for assigned therapeutic area and partner with the External Affairs team to secure Product Listing Agreements and on funding implementation.
• Oversee and lead Market Access input into commercial brand planning.
• Effectively partner cross‑functionally to gain insights and drive implementation of Market Access strategies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health Policy, Pharmacy or equivalent.
• 7 years pharmaceutical/biotech experience (Market Access, Pricing, Sales, Brand Marketing, etc.)
• 7 years of market access experience within the Oncology / Specialty Pharma / Biotech sector.
• 2 years of people leadership coaching, driving performance and delivering objectives through others.

Preferred Qualifications

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, MPH, PharmD, MBA) or formal training in health economics or policy.
• Experience leading national submissions to HTA bodies and provincial processes.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Background in specialty care, oncology, rare disease, or complex products.
• Track record of cross‑functional leadership and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience with real‑world evidence generation and interpreting economic models.

Working model

This role is hybrid, with regular time expected in our Canadian office and flexibility to work remotely part of the week. Local presence may be needed for payer meetings and team collaboration.

What we offer you

You will join a team where your work will matter. You will develop your skills in strategy, negotiation, and evidence generation. You will influence decisions that improve patient access. If you are motivated to make an impact and grow your career, we encourage you to apply.

How to apply

If this role matches your skills and ambitions, please submit your resume and a short cover letter describing your most relevant market access experience and why you want to join GSK. We look forward to hearing from you.

In compliance with Ontario’s provincial pay transparency legislation, this job posting includes a salary range to support equitable and informed hiring practices. The annual compensation for this role is CAD102,000 to CAD152,000 , determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. GSK is dedicated to promoting transparency and fairness throughout our recruitment process. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. GSK is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this e-mail and instead apply through the online application process of this posting.