Head of Managed Access, Global Medical Affairs

Ipsen Pharma (SAS); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Managed Access for Global Medical Affairs. This role involves leading the development and execution of Managed Access Programs across multiple therapeutic areas. The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years of industry experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks. Commitment to patient care and collaboration is essential, along with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and oversee audit readiness.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Employee care programs

Dynamic work culture

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Significant leadership experience in Managed Access, Market Access, or Medical Affairs.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks for access programs including GCP, GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global execution of Managed Access Programs across all therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate with key partners to define the managed access strategy for assets.
• Oversee audit readiness, health authority reporting, and pharmacovigilance contributions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Fluency in English

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or medicine

Job description

Title: Head of Managed Access, Global Medical Affairs

Company: Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

Are you ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company?

Ipsen is a growing global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care. We aim to make a sustainable difference by significantly improving patients’ health and quality of life, providing effective therapeutic solutions for unmet medical needs through differentiated and innovative medicines in Oncology, Neurosciences, and Rare Diseases.

Why Ipsen?

• Patient-Focused: The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and improving their outcomes is the deliverable of every strategy.
• Employee Care: We care for our employees, who are the ambassadors making a real difference.
• Bold Leadership: We attract and develop bold, agile, entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions.
• Growth Opportunities: We offer a wealth of fulfilling challenges and growth opportunities in a fast-moving, game-changing organization.

About the Role:

The Head of Managed Access, Global Medical Affairs is responsible for partnering to develop the strategy and lead the global execution of Managed Access Programs across all therapeutic areas.

You will:

• Provide strategic input, oversight and coordination to ensure a streamlined and efficient approach to managed access and appropriate data capture across respective areas.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across Asset teams, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Supply Chain, while overseeing a team responsible for global execution and delivery of MAP initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with key partners (Medical Asset Leads, R&D TA Leads, legal, compliance, Country medical teams) to define and develop the managed access strategy for assets across multiple diseases TAs.
• Work with the Medical Asset Lead to define and execute the global Managed Access strategies across all therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with Ipsen’s patient access vision and asset lifecycle plans and local affiliate requirements. This includes the optimization and utilization of data and evidence from MAPs where appropriate.

Post-Trial Access & Lifecycle Integration

• Work in conjunction with Medical Asset Lead and Clinical Development to design, govern and implement Ipsen’s Post-Trial Access framework, ensuring ethical and compliant continuation of treatment for eligible patients.

Vendor & Supply Strategy Ownership

• Own the global vendor strategy for Managed Access Programs, including selection, contracting, performance oversight, and renewal of service providers.

Governance, Compliance & Reporting

• Own the processes associated with Managed Access, ensuring clarity, compliance and execution of that process within the business.
• Oversee audit readiness, health authority reporting, and pharmacovigilance contributions related to MAPs.
• Lead CAPA development and resolution following audits or inspections.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop a high-performing team to deliver excellence in execution to time and budget.
• Define and provide training and certification standards for MAP execution across Ipsen and ensure effectiveness checks.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or medicine (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent preferred).
• Extensive experience (12–15 years) working in pharmaceutical industry
• Significant leadership experience in Managed Access, Market Access, or Medical Affairs
• Proven experience in strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and vendor management.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks for access programs, including GCP, GDPR, and pharmacovigilance.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in English

If you feel that this could be the right next step for you, we would be delighted to engage with your application.

Ipsen is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered. If you feel that this could be the right next step for you, we would be delighted to engage with your application.

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