Market Access Manager – Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Products Salary: Competitive Benefits Walker Cole International is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK-based Pharmaceutical company to appoint a Market Access Manager. This is a key opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking Sales and Marketing team, where you will be instrumental in shaping market access strategies for an established and innovative product portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement market access strategies across healthcare professional, community-based and OTC channels. Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to evaluate competitor activity, policy changes, and environmental factors impacting product availability. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and external stakeholders to identify and recommend new routes to market. Lead market access initiatives for existing and new product opportunities within prescription and over-the-counter domains. Serve as the primary liaison for key accounts, including wholesale, pharmacy chains, and key opinion leaders (KOLs). Support consultations regarding product reimbursement and availability within the NHS and other healthcare settings. Work closely with internal departments such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to ensure successful market integration. Ensure full compliance with internal quality procedures and external regulatory frameworks. Candidate Requirements: Proven success in market access roles within the pharmaceutical or medical device sectors. Commercial experience in products supplied via healthcare professional recommendation, prescription, or OTC pathways. Comprehensive understanding of the NHS and broader UK healthcare system, including reimbursement pathways and policy frameworks. Experience liaising with KOLs, patient groups, and healthcare organisations. Strong research and analytical skills; understanding of health economics is desirable. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. KOL | Payer | Primary Care | Secondary Care | Market Access | HEOR | Payer Engagement |