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Job Description

Senior Market Access Manager

12-Month Fixed Term Contract |

Paddington, London, UK | Hybrid

 

At Takeda, we are united by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We are looking for a Senior Market Access Manager to join our UK Market Access & Pricing team on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this high-impact role, you will lead the development and delivery of market access strategies that support sustainable patient access to current and future Takeda medicines across the UK.

About the role

• Lead the development of national market access strategies for Takeda medicines across pricing, reimbursement, HTA submissions, tenders and innovative access agreements.
• Develop high-quality reimbursement submission dossiers and local access strategies for UK bodies including NICE, SMC and AWMSG.
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Patient Advocacy and regional or global colleagues to shape and deliver access plans.
• Build strong external relationships with HTA bodies, NHS stakeholders, clinical experts, health economic experts and patient organisations.
• Use health economics, HEOR and real-world evidence to strengthen payer value propositions and support sustainable patient access.

 

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a candidate who combines deep market access expertise with strategic thinking, collaboration and a strong commitment to patients.

• Strong experience in UK market access, pricing, reimbursement and HTA, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience leading at least one asset through NICE and SMC processes, including company representation in committee meetings.
• Deep understanding of health economics, HEOR, real-world evidence and UK payer requirements.
• Ability to translate complex evidence and value propositions into compelling, decision-maker-ready narratives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to lead through influence in a matrix environment.
• A science-based degree is required; an MSc in Health Economics or equivalent advanced qualification is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English and strong analytical, project management and budget management skills.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Takeda, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation where people can thrive, grow and realise their potential. Our success depends on fostering an environment where all colleagues are welcomed, empowered and inspired to use their unique voices and talents. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Locations

GBR - Paddington

Base Salary Range:

£75,900.00 - £104,390.00

For information about our benefits, please click here.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time