New Products Lead (Biopharma Market Access)- 12 Months Secondment/Fixed Term Contract

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New Products Lead (Biopharma Market Access) - 12 Month Secondment/Fixed Term Contract
London
Competitive salary and package
Closing Date: 5th June 2026

Do you have expertise in Market Access and a passion for driving patient access for new products?

What you'll do:

The New Products Lead will shape an optimal access and policy environment for AZ pipeline products, lead a cross functional team, to include medical, policy and regional access, and will collaborate closely with global regulatory and the global product team to enable effective planning.

You will also engage national, regional, and local stakeholders to develop an efficient access environment and clinical pathways ahead of UK marketing authorisation. You will work with a complex matrix of global and local partners on UK new products' strategy.

In addition, you will deliver national and regional insights and anticipate future opportunities to support successful launches.

You will shape an optimal access and policy environment for pipeline products, lead a cross functional team, including commercial, medical, diagnostics, regulatory and policy.

Collaborate with complex matrix of global and local business partners on UK new products strategy and with global biopharma marketing companies, providing input to investment decisions.

Essential skills and experience:
* Educated to degree level or NHS equivalent
* Extensive healthcare experience
* Leadership and influencing skills.
* Proven record of collaborative working, and personal delivery to agreed timelines.
* Experience of working in the HTA/Access environment and understanding of the early payer and value evidence generation requirements.
* Proven ability to work across multiple therapy areas and or indications.
* Excellent understanding of the NHS and customer needs for value arguments based on clinical evidence and cost-effectiveness.
* Proven project management skills.
* Previous accountability for customer relationship management

Desirable skills and experience:
* Master's degree in Evidence based medicine, Epidemiology, Public Health, Economics or related field
* Experience of working with NICE, AHSN's, NHSX or Health Data Research (HDR UK)
* Experience working in the UK HTA/Access environment
* Experience of working with the NHS

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca's UK Business Unit, we are at the forefront of medical leadership across our enterprise and the healthcare ecosystem. We shape the future of healthcare by nurturing relationships with external experts to do something truly meaningful. We are always broadening our relationships with thought leaders to include policy makers and patient groups. This is a place for strong communicators, resilient and fast-paced individuals who bring new ideas to the table then make them a reality.

At AstraZeneca UK, we are committed to delivering against three missions:
* Accelerating the position of the UK as a global centre of excellence in life sciences
* Redefining healthcare through fast and equitable access to the most effective medicines, high quality care
* Delivering sustainable leadership that prioritises healthy people, society and planet

Our head office in Pancras Square offers us the strongest possible platform to transform the lives of patients, as the country's leading biopharmaceutical company. It brings AstraZeneca UK closer to our customers, partners and collaborators in the UK's healthcare environment, as well as develop greater collaboration with the wider AstraZeneca footprint.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives and your personal growth?

There's never been a better time to join our thriving UK team. Apply now!

Date Posted22-May-2026

Closing Date05-Jun-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form