Neuroscience Market Access Lead (UK & ROI)

Planet Pharma; Aldermaston; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma seeks a Neuroscience Pricing, Reimbursement & Access Manager to lead market access strategy for the UK and ROI. You will shape pricing, reimbursement and patient access initiatives, collaborating with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Finance and Health Economics to ensure compliant stakeholder engagement across public and private sectors.

The role requires deep knowledge of NHS/NICE/HTA processes and international reference pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Business, Health Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading projects with ownership and accountability.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical pricing principles, including pricing dynamics, rebate structures and international reference pricing.
• Advanced Excel and analytical modelling skills.
• Ability to synthesise complex information into clear strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Ability to travel throughout the UK and Ireland as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead national and regional market access strategies across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
• Develop pricing, reimbursement and access plans covering both public and private healthcare sectors.
• Navigate NHS structures, NICE technology appraisal processes, local commissioning pathways, and Irish HTA and reimbursement procedures.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop value propositions and payer engagement strategies.
• Support evidence generation and real-world data initiatives to strengthen market access positioning.
• Develop business cases, implementation plans and performance metrics to monitor success.
• Contribute to early pricing discussions and provide market insights to support pricing decisions.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Market access

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Excel

Job description

Planet Pharma seeks a Neuroscience Pricing, Reimbursement & Access Manager to lead market access strategy for the UK and ROI. You will shape pricing, reimbursement and patient access initiatives, collaborating with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Finance and Health Economics to ensure compliant stakeholder engagement across public and private sectors.

The role requires deep knowledge of NHS/NICE/HTA processes and international reference pricing.