Manager, Market Access

Overview

In this field-based role, you drive cross-therapy market access for Gilead within the North East and Yorkshire NHS region, shaping how medicines are funded and included in local formularies. You will build collaborative relationships with NHSE, ICS, and Local Authority partners to implement access strategies and optimise funding for patient pathways. You will work with cross-functional teams to align national and regional plans and influence decision makers. This is a mission-driven opportunity to improve patient access to innovative therapies and support health-system outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-portfolio market access strategy for the territory
• Build and maintain relationships with NHSE, ICS, and Local Authority stakeholders to enable strategy implementation
• Ensure timely inclusion of Gilead medicines onto local and regional formularies
• Identify opportunities to optimise funding for service elements (e.g., patient pathways) across Hepatitis C, HIV and Cell Therapy
• Scoping NHS environment opportunities (ICS , Core20PLUS5) and bringing recommendations to brand and market access teams
• Identify key ICS and Cancer Alliance decision makers for engagement
• Articulate and refine brand value propositions using approved payer tools and messaging
• Collaborate with cross-functional xKAM teams to align national and regional/local plans
• Develop and sustain collaborative, compliant relationships with NHS England Specialised Commissioning, ICBs, Cancer Alliances, Provider Trusts, pharmacists, CRGs, and Public Health Directors across regions
• Represent and advocate for Gilead in external stakeholder discussions to support market access goals

Key requirements

• University degree
• Market Access experience with payer environment
• Experience developing partnerships with NHS stakeholders
• Experience in Blood Borne Virus, Cell Therapy or Oncology areas
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to lead and influence without authority
• Understanding of NHS Commissioning processes and ICS (Core20PLUS5)

• Collaborative mindset
• Cross-functional teamwork
• Strong communication and influencing abilities
• Payer tools and messaging
• Analytical capabilities
• Understanding of payer environment and NHS processes

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