Associate Director of Market Access

Scientis Search Ltd
Bristol
4 days ago
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Associate Director / Head of Market Access – Strategic Leadership Opportunity


An award-winning market access consultancy, renowned for its strong scientific foundations and commitment to innovation, is seeking an experienced Market Access professional to lead and grow its Market Access function.


This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on, commercially aware Market Access consultant with proven experience leading programmes and teams. You’ll be stepping into a newly created, high-impact leadership role, with the autonomy to shape, develop and expand a market access offering that stands apart in today’s marketplace.


This is a key strategic hire and a critical part of the company’s wider growth strategy—an incredible career opportunity to nurture a dedicated function and make your mark.


About the Company

This leading consultancy is passionate about science and innovation in health technology. What sets them apart is their genuine commitment to the real-world impact of that innovation.

Their team is made up of some of the brightest minds from the HEOR space—creative, collaborative consultants who thrive on solving market access challenges and supporting client success. Their work contributes directly to improving patient access to breakthrough medicines, diagnostics, devices, and healthcare delivery across a wide range of therapy areas.


The company offers:

  • A competitive package
  • Outstanding learning and development opportunities
  • A people-first culture that actively promotes work–life balance and personal wellbeing


About the Market Access team

The access consulting team specialises in designing and implementing bespoke market access strategies to ensure pricing, reimbursement, and access success. Their clients range from start-ups to global biopharma leaders, and the team has earned a reputation for excellence across all therapeutic areas. Their work ensures health technologies deliver tangible value to patients, payers, clinicians, and healthcare systems.



The Role – Associate Director of Market Access

As Associate Director (Head of Market Access), you will take strategic and commercial ownership of the market access function. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help drive the growth of this service area and elevate the company’s offer to new heights.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the design and delivery of market access and pricing strategies for clients, ensuring successful reimbursement and market uptake
  • Acting as a senior leader and final reviewer on projects, ensuring strategic excellence across deliverables
  • Managing and mentoring teams to foster high performance and career development
  • Engaging directly with clients and external stakeholders to guide strategic decision-making and solution development
  • Contributing to internal process improvements and company-wide initiatives
  • Leading business development efforts and identifying new opportunities for growth


Candidate Profile

Education:

  • Degree or equivalent in life sciences or a relevant technical discipline

Experience & Expertise:

  • Substantial experience in Market Access consultancy and/or within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, payer landscapes, and regulatory environments
  • Proven track record in leading market access programmes and cross-functional projects
  • Experience with financial management, including budgeting and P&L responsibility
  • Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management
  • Skilled at managing and mentoring teams, with strong leadership and communication capabilities


This is more than just a senior role—it’s a genuine opportunity to build and lead a best-in-class team within a highly respected and values-driven organisation.


If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and shape the future of market access within a company that truly values innovation, integrity, and impact—we’d love to hear from you.

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