Market Access and Payer Strategy Lead

LEO Pharma; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in medical dermatology is seeking a Market Access and Payer Strategy Lead to develop and validate market access activities across the UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in market access, strong relationship-building skills, and a deep understanding of the UK healthcare ecosystem. Join this innovative team to leave a lasting impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in market access, pricing, or payer strategy within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Understanding of NHS funding flows and policy drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop market access activities for the UK portfolio.
• Lead innovative payer marketing material creation.
• Monitor UK market access environment continuously.

Skills

Market access strategy development

Health economics

Relationship building

Stakeholder persuasion

Understanding of UK healthcare ecosystem

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Advanced qualification (MBA, MSc, PhD)

Job description

Application deadline: 05 / 12 / 2025

Location: MaidenheadSL6 3UD,Berkshire,United Kingdom

Contract type: Permanent

Job ID: 3980

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare and each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines.

In the UK / Ireland Market Access Team we share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.

Your Role

As part of our UK team, you will play a key role in shaping patient access to innovative treatments.

The Market Access and Payer Strategy Lead is responsible for developing and validating market access activities across the UK portfolio. Working in close partnership with the National Market Access Manager, you will drive payer strategy, collaborative access initiatives, advocacy, market insights, and evidence generation, all while ensuring compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice.

This role offers you the opportunity to :

Payer Marketing and Strategy Development

• Lead the creation and testing of innovative payer marketing material plans designed to strengthen brand presence and deliver against business objectives.
• Collaborate effectively across functions to ensure market access strategies are fully aligned with overarching business goals.

Collaborative Market Access Initiatives

• Partner with the National Field Access Manager to design and execute impactful Payer Advisory Boards and targeted market research initiatives, enhancing and refining the payer value access strategy.

Strategic Leadership and Advocacy

• Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader, championing the market access function both internally and externally.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders - including policymakers, regional and national payers, and healthcare providers to influence and expand market access opportunities for LEO Pharma.

Market Insights and Environmental Monitoring

• Continuously monitor and assess the UK market access environment, including relevant policies, regulations, and competitive trends, to guide strategic decisions.
• Actively participate in congresses, policy reviews, and ABPI Market Access Workstreams, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to the Market Access Leadership Team.

Compliance and Best Practice Adherence

• Ensure all strategies, materials, and activities strictly comply with the ABPI Code of Practice and all applicable regulations, upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.

Your Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare Management, Public Health, Economics, Business, or a closely related discipline. An advanced qualification such as an MBA, MSc, or PhD is highly desirable.
• Significant experience in market access, health economics, pricing, reimbursement, or payer strategy within the pharmaceutical sector. This includes developing and implementing successful access strategies, navigating complex UK regulatory frameworks, and ensuring that innovative therapies reach the patients who need them.
• A demonstrated ability to build, nurture, and influence high-value relationships with diverse stakeholders - including regional and national payers, policymakers, NHS decision-makers, healthcare providers, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Proven success in persuading and aligning stakeholders around shared objectives in competitive and evolving healthcare environments.
• Deep understanding of the UK healthcare ecosystem, including NHS commissioning processes, funding flows, policy drivers, and decision-making criteria used by payers.

LEO Pharma is built on collaboration, innovation and curiosity. Is this you?

Your Application

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from including a photograph.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

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Join us on our journey Beyond the Skin. Apply today!