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Global Value, Access & Government Affairs Lead Rescue Therapies

Location: UK (Global HQ) - Can be open on location in areas such as France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland

Department: Pricing & Market Access

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Join us and make a difference when it matters most!

At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

The Team

The Global Value, Access & Government Affairs Lead, Rescue Therapies will drive the development, roll-out and execution of global value strategy, value communication and patient access strategy for the Rescue Therapies, Nyxoid and Substitol, with additional support as required for other Mundipharma established growth brands. The Rescue Therapies portfolio offers the potential for significant incremental patient benefit across the countries in scope, through greater access to Nyxoid enabled by a transition to OTC designation, and expansion of the substitution therapy indication for Substitol. The role will partner closely with Medical and Commercial cross-functional global partners in the Rescue Therapies asset team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the development of global asset value strategies and drive global & local execution of value communication to optimise patient access

• Lead the design and execution of the Rescue Therapies engagement strategy for EU level stakeholders, Govt., Ministry of Health & other national public bodies, plus NGO & Voluntary sector stakeholders

• Lead the design and execution of global payer research to understand primary value drivers and requirements for sustainable access across geographies / indications.

• Lead cross-functional development of core payer tools (e.g., global value dossiers, health economic models, payer objection handlers, budget impact models) to support reimbursement submissions, and regional/local access in-country

• Local Pull-Through & Training - Optimize country-level execution by designing fit-for-purpose payer engagement practices, training programs, and mock negotiations.

• Partner with Medical and R&D for evidence generation collaboration to identify data gaps, shape pre- and post-launch evidence generation plans, and manage external vendor budgets.

• Cross-Functional Leadership, serving as a core market access representative within the '3M' (Market Access, Medical, Marketing) global asset teams to align strategies with payer needs.

• Collaborate with the Pricing & Tender Centre of Excellence to inform global pricing frameworks through insight-driven research and modeling.

• Horizon Scanning & Market Insights, Leading continuous monitoring of changing policy, regulatory, and competitive landscapes to anticipate impacts on healthcare systems.

• Policy Stakeholder Engagement - Drive the development of government affairs strategies, supporting local teams in compliantly engaging policy stakeholders regarding pricing trends.

• Conduct rigorous pricing, reimbursement, and HTA due diligence assessments to maximize value for geographic expansion and business development opportunities.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Life Sciences or Health Economics, BSc, MSc or PhD preferred

• Proven global Market Access experience (industry or consulting); experience with mature brands and the opioid addiction treatment therapeutic area is highly desirable

• Strong experience in Government Affairs / Policy

• Experience in product launches / expansions and the associated policy change requirements

• HTA & Market Access Expertise: In-depth understanding of global HTA systems, cross-border structural differences, value assessment principles, cost-utility analysis, and outcomes research.

• Value Strategy & Architecture: Proven ability to develop global HTA and early advice strategies, successfully translating payer insights into localized execution to deliver tangible commercial outcomes.

• External Stakeholder Engagement: Track record of identifying and engaging regional/global payer networks, conducting horizon scanning, and supporting local P&R negotiations and policy advocacy.

• Analysis & Business Development: Experienced in leading P&R research programs, collaborating on global pricing assumptions, and providing expert market access due diligence for business development opportunities.

• Innovative Solution Design: Ability to propose, test, and implement strategic frameworks and value-based contracting models that create win-win outcomes for the business and external stakeholders.

• Capability Building: Skilled in designing and delivering market access training, value argumentation toolkits, and negotiation objection handlers to upskill country-level teams.

• Governance & Compliance: Knowledgeable in compliance frameworks, with the ability to develop SOPs and rigorously review/approve models and submissions to ensure total alignment with industry standards.

• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage, and successfully execute multiple complex, cross-functional projects concurrently.

• Influence & Communication: Exceptional cross-functional influencing skills (driving action without direct authority) coupled with excellent written, verbal, and presentation competencies for all organizational levels.

What we offer in return

• Benefits package

• Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme

• Collaborative, inclusive work environment

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness. We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and is treated with dignity and respect.

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company focussing on customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of pain management, infectious disease as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas. Their guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patient-Centricity, are at the heart of everything they do. For more information visit www.mundipharma.com.

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Additional Job Description:

Primary Location:

GB London

Job Posting Date:

2026-07-03

Job Type:

Permanent