Vaccines and Public Health Commercial Access Director

MSD Malaysia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical leader is seeking a Vaccines & Public Health Commercial Access Director in London. This strategic role involves managing a specialist team to execute partnerships and improve vaccine access while leading cross-functional collaborations. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the UK immunization landscape and a strong background in stakeholder management, project management, and commercial acumen. This role offers a hybrid work model and is full-time.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the UK Immunisation programmes and Vaccines ecosystem.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team executing commercial access partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to maintain access to vaccines.
• Develop senior stakeholder relationships for mutual benefits.

Skills

Accountability

Leadership

Market Access

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Creative Thinking

Job description

Vaccines & Public Health (V&PH) Commercial Access Director, Human Health

Remote type: Hybrid
Locations: GBR - London - Moorgate WeWork
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Today
Time left to apply: End Date: December 24, 2025 (14 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R375876

Job Description

We are recruiting for a strategic role for a Vaccines and Public Health Commercial Access Director to be based in Moorgate, London. As a member of the Vaccines & Public Health (V&PH) leadership team and in partnership with cross‑functional colleagues, you will work collaboratively to partner & enable the UK healthcare system to prevent disease, enhance quality of life for patients and improve population health. You will report directly into the Executive Director of Vaccines & Public Health (V&PH) Business Unit.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Manage a team of specialists who are responsible for executing commercial access partnerships, managing commercial contracts, and identifying new strategic partnerships as part of our approach towards healthcare ecosystem support.
• Lead a wider cross‑functional team from across the business to gain, maintain, and improve access to our important vaccines and select therapies.
• Be accountable for setting and delivering on aspirational, industry‑leading goals that build our company’s reputation as a leader in Public Health.
• Be responsible for the planning and delivery of V&PH products where access activities continue to be critical in achieving results and delivering outcomes.

Role responsibilities:

• Lead the development & execution of initiatives that shape and secure optimal market access for our vaccines and select therapies.
• Deliver and execute on tenders and commercial supply contracts ensuring favourable terms and achieving optimal outcomes.
• Develop and drive the narrative with external stakeholders that builds our Company’s reputation as a leader in public health who proactively engages with scientific and policy communities.
• Develop and manage senior external stakeholder relationships that enable mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Work in partnership with leaders in other Company functions across local, regional, and global teams – predominantly Medical Affairs, Policy and Access.
• Strategic Partnership programme management to deliver across internal and external stakeholders.
• Horizon‑scan and incorporate new and emerging partnership opportunities that can enhance the value proposition of our vaccines and select therapies.
• Develop, own and deliver against OKRs (objectives and key results) that are aligned to our customer and financial goals.

Key Expertise / Competencies

• Expertise: Deep knowledge of the UK Immunisation programmes and Vaccines ecosystem
• Competencies: Leadership (collaboration and influencing)
• People management
• Commercial acumen
• Stakeholder management
• Project / programme management
• Financial planning and management

Required Skills

• Accountability
• Account Management
• Adaptability
• Animal Vaccination
• Creativity
• Customer Engagement
• Digital Marketing
• Disease Prevention
• Endevor
• Inventory Management
• Leadership
• Management Process
• Market Access
• Marketing Automation
• Marketing Budget Management
• Market Research
• Omnichannel Marketing
• People Leadership
• Pharmaceutical Sales Marketing
• Problem Solving
• Product Launches
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• Stakeholder Negotiations

Preferred Skills

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