Regional Access Manager- South

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Regional Market Access Manager- South Location: Midlands/Wales, South West/South Central, East Midlands/East Anglia, London, South London/South East Department: Market Access Job Type: Permanent Reports to: Head of Market Access / Market Access Director Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Mundipharma, we are committed to improving patient outcomes by ensuring timely and sustainable access to innovative medicines. Through collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, we work alongside healthcare stakeholders to remove barriers to treatment and deliver meaningful value to patients, healthcare systems, and communities. As part of our Market Access team, you will play a critical role in shaping regional access strategies, influencing healthcare decision-making, and enabling the successful adoption of our portfolio across the UK and Ireland healthcare systems. Role Summary As a Regional Market Access Manager, you will be responsible for driving regional (sub-national) market access execution for the Napp portfolio and securing sustainable access through strategic stakeholder engagement, contracting, and healthcare system partnership initiatives. In this field-based role, you will translate national market access strategies into actionable regional and account-level plans, working closely with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), hospital stakeholders, payers, healthcare professionals, and cross-functional teams to remove access barriers and support optimal patient access to Napp medicines. You will play a pivotal role in shaping healthcare pathways, supporting successful product launches, and delivering sustainable access solutions that align market access objectives with commercial and patient-focused outcomes. This role requires significant engagement with regional healthcare decision-makers, hospital accounts, and cross-functional teams to maximize patient access and deliver value-based healthcare solutions across the NHS landscape. Role and Responsibilities Regional Market Access Execution & Strategy Implementation Translate National Market Access strategies into regional (sub-national) and account-specific access plans and execute them effectively. Identify, anticipate, and resolve regional funding, reimbursement, and access barriers impacting the Napp portfolio. Drive rapid and sustainable access to Napp medicines by ensuring inclusion within regional formularies, Integrated Care Board (ICB) pathways, and hospital treatment protocols. Support successful product launches through proactive market access planning and execution. Ensure consistent implementation of market access strategies across priority accounts and healthcare systems. Monitor changes within the healthcare environment and regional commissioning landscape to identify opportunities and risks impacting access. Contribute to the development and execution of access initiatives that align with brand and organizational priorities. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management Develop and maintain effective relationships with key regional and local healthcare decision-makers, payers, formulary committees, commissioning bodies, and hospital stakeholders. Act as a trusted partner and subject matter expert on market access topics within assigned geographies and accounts. Collaborate with healthcare stakeholders to identify shared priorities and implement projects that improve patient access and healthcare outcomes. Engage with ICBs, hospitals, and regional authorities to communicate the clinical, economic, and patient value proposition of Napp medicines. Support discussions related to health economic evidence, budget impact models, HTA outcomes, and value-based healthcare initiatives. Build productive partnerships that facilitate sustainable access solutions and long-term collaboration. Healthcare System Improvement & Patient Pathway Optimization Analyze patient pathways, treatment journeys, and healthcare service delivery models to identify barriers and opportunities for improvement. Develop and implement initiatives that enhance patient experience, streamline care pathways, and optimize healthcare resource utilization. Work collaboratively with healthcare systems to support service redesign and innovative access solutions. Identify unmet needs and opportunities to improve treatment access through partnership projects and value-based initiatives. Account Planning, Insights & Cross-Functional Collaboration Accountable for the Market Access component of priority account plans and strategic account management initiatives. Collaborate closely with Key Account Managers (KAMs), Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement integrated account plans. Actively contribute to Strategic Account Management (SAM) meetings and cross-functional planning processes. Monitor access status, implementation progress, and account-specific objectives, ensuring timely execution of agreed actions. Gather, analyze, and communicate market insights to Market Access, Commercial, Medical, and Marketing teams. Provide structured feedback that supports brand planning, forecasting, launch readiness, and strategic decision-making. Foster strong alignment between Market Access, Sales, Medical Affairs, Marketing, and other internal functions. Contracting & Negotiation Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), hospitals, and relevant healthcare organizations in alignment with brand strategies. Lead negotiations relating to pricing agreements, rebates, volume-based arrangements, and patient access initiatives. Ensure access agreements deliver mutual value for healthcare systems and Napp while remaining commercially sustainable. Maintain full compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations throughout the contracting process. Monitor contract implementation and performance to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved. Market Access Excellence & Compliance Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with NHS regulations, ABPI Code of Practice, company policies, and applicable legal requirements. Maintain accurate documentation of stakeholder interactions, agreements, market access activities, and project outcomes. Demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, and responsible business practices. Identify opportunities to improve market access processes, operational effectiveness, and ways of working. Contribute to the continuous development of market access capabilities and best practices across the organization. Qualifications Education Preferred: University degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Health Economics, Healthcare Management, or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications in Health Economics, Market Access, Public Health, Healthcare Management, or related fields are advantageous. Certifications or Designations Essential Valid Driving License. ABPI Qualification or willingness to obtain within the required timeframe. Experience Required Experience in hospital-focused pharmaceutical roles involving rare diseases, specialty medicines, or high-cost therapies. Demonstrated experience engaging with hospital pharmacies, healthcare professionals, and healthcare decision-makers. Experience working in Market Access, Key Account Management (KAM), Healthcare Partnership, or similar customer-facing roles. Track record of successfully influencing access and adoption within complex healthcare systems. Preferred Direct experience in Market Access and healthcare contracting within hospitals, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), or equivalent healthcare organizations. Experience supporting product launches, reimbursement initiatives, or healthcare service redesign projects. Experience negotiating commercial agreements and access contracts with healthcare stakeholders. Understanding of health economics, outcomes research, and value-based healthcare initiatives. Knowledge & Skills Comprehensive knowledge of the UK and Ireland healthcare systems and commissioning environment. Strong understanding of NICE, SMC, NCPE, and other Health Technology Assessment (HTA) processes and reimbursement mechanisms. Sound understanding of health economics, budget impact modelling, and value demonstration principles. Proven ability to translate strategic market access objectives into effective regional execution plans. Strong negotiation, influencing, and contracting skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities. Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and external healthcare organizations. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret healthcare policy, funding mechanisms, and market dynamics. High level of personal accountability and ability to work independently. Strong project management and prioritization skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Proficiency in CRM systems, business analytics tools, and Microsoft Office applications. What We Offer in Return Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to directly influence patient access and healthcare outcomes. Exposure to senior healthcare stakeholders, payers, and decision-makers across the UK and Ireland. A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities. The opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions that improve patient care and system efficiency. A dynamic environment where partnership, innovation, and patient focus are at the heart of everything we do. Diversity and Inclusion At Mundipharma, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity in all its forms. We believe that diverse perspectives enhance innovation, strengthen collaboration, and help us deliver better outcomes for patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and thrive. About Mundipharma Mundipharma is committed to improving patient care through innovative medicines, meaningful partnerships, and a strong focus on healthcare system value. By working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, payers, and healthcare organizations, we help enable patient access to therapies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Through excellence in Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Commercial execution, we strive to support better health outcomes and create lasting value across the healthcare ecosystem. Additional Job Description: Primary Location: GB Field Based/Remote Job Posting Date: 2026-07-27 Job Type: Permanent