Global Payer Strategy & Access Lead

UCB; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Global Payer Asset Head to lead global access, pricing, and payer evidence strategies across a multi-locale portfolio. The role partners with executive leaders to embed payer perspectives throughout development and commercialization, directing a matrixed payer sub-team to drive value for patients and healthcare systems.

The position emphasizes shaping long-term asset strategy, supporting launches, and driving evidence generation aligned with international payer expectations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in market access, pricing, health economics, or payer strategy.
• Experience developing global access and reimbursement strategies.
• Knowledge of U.S. and major international healthcare systems.
• Proven leadership in complex matrixed organizations.
• Strong communication, analytical, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-create long-term global asset strategy and lifecycle planning.
• Lead global access, pricing, and payer evidence strategies.
• Direct a high-performing cross-functional payer sub-team.
• Shape value propositions through payer insights and market research.
• Integrate payer requirements into evidence generation plans.
• Support global launch readiness and access strategy execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences/pharmacy/medicine/economics

PhD/PharmD/MD/MBA or equivalent advanced qualification

Job description

UCB is seeking a Global Payer Asset Head to lead global access, pricing, and payer evidence strategies across a multi-locale portfolio. The role partners with executive leaders to embed payer perspectives throughout development and commercialization, directing a matrixed payer sub-team to drive value for patients and healthcare systems.

The position emphasizes shaping long-term asset strategy, supporting launches, and driving evidence generation aligned with international payer expectations.