Head of HTA & HEOR - UK & Ireland

UCB S.A.; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in Slough is seeking a Head of HTA & HEOR to develop strategies for optimal reimbursement and market access. You will generate evidence for product value and collaborate with teams to ensure effective project management of HTA submissions. The ideal candidate will have a Health Economics degree and significant experience in HTA processes and market access. This role supports a hybrid working model with a focus on collaboration.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of HTA processes with proven track record.
• Solid understanding of medical science in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Experience in Patient Access and P&R for orphan drugs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop HTA strategies to secure optimal reimbursement.
• Generate evidence showcasing product value aligned with payer requirements.
• Support National Access leads in preparing HTA submissions.

Skills

HTA strategy development

Market access knowledge

Collaboration

Project management

Economic evaluation

Education

Higher education degree in Health Economics

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for aHead of HTA & HEORto join us in ourUK & IrelandMarket Accessteam, based in our Slough, UK offices.

About the role

• Develop HTA strategies: Leads development & implementation of tailored HTA strategies to secure optimal reimbursement and market access across the UK & Ireland.
• Demonstrate product value: Generate evidence showcasing the value of UCB’s portfolio, aligned with UK & Ireland payer and HTA requirements.
• Collaborate globally and regionally: Align with regional and global UCB teams to leverage best practices and optimize access outcomes for the UK & Ireland

Who you’ll work with

You will report into the Head of Market Access & External Engagement for the UK & Ireland

What you’ll do

• Develops and drives pricing & reimbursement strategy within the area for UCB´s products.
• Support National Access leads in preparing HTA submissions, ensuring alignment with local requirements.
• Ensure effective project management and delivery of HTA submissions, such that timelines are met and that the quality is consistently high.
• Integrate HEOR insights to demonstrate clinical and economic value in access strategies.
• Seeks collaborations and partnerships related to registries/RWE to build knowledge, and generate data and evidence supporting UCB´s access strategy and clinical-economic value of the assets
• Develop a high performing team of National Market Access (HTA) leads taking responsibility for recruitment, succession planning, onboarding and development/ training plans.

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills

• Higher education degree in Health Economics
• Deep understanding of the HTA processes with proven track record in these fields
• Solid understanding of medical science related to the above therapeutic areas
• Experience from Patient Access and P&R for orphan drugs is highly beneficial
• Track record of the provision of payer evidence, i.e. strategy, market access, HTA evaluation process, value propositions and pricing
• Good understanding of functionality and relationships in the health care systems of UK & Ireland

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.