Regional and Local Market Access Strategy Manager

Job description

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. The OpportunityThis is a pivotal role at the heart of how BMS drives patient access across the UK. As the Regional and Local Market Access Strategy Manager, you'll be the engine behind a best-in-class access capability — translating national strategy into regional impact and equipping field teams with the tools, training, and insight they need to succeed. Reporting to the Lead of Regional and Local Market Access Strategy based at our Uxbridge headquarters, you'll bridge the gap between strategic intent and on-the-ground execution — ensuring consistency, scalability, and excellence across Integrated Care Systems and the broader NHS landscape across the UK and Ireland. What You'll DoLead Market Access Excellence Develop and maintain a scalable CoE framework for regional market access Translate national strategies into clear, actionable guidance for field teams Define best practices, standards, and ways of working that drive consistent regional execution Ensure alignment between brand strategy, value proposition, and regional implementation Build Capability Across the Organisation Design and deliver training programmes for Integrated Healthcare Managers (IHMs) and cross-functional field teams Build expertise in NHS structures, payer engagement, health economics, and value communication Develop onboarding and continuous learning curricula tailored to market access excellence Coach field teams through complex access scenarios and stakeholder challenges Develop Tools, Materials & Resources Lead the creation and maintenance of high-quality market access materials — including value dossiers, payer decks, objection handlers, and formulary submission templates Develop and deploy practical tools such as budget impact models, pathway analyses, and stakeholder mapping frameworks Ensure all materials are regionally relevant, compliant, and strategically aligned Generate Data-Driven Insights Produce actionable insights from regional and national data to inform strategy and execution Track formulary status, access barriers, and regional variation in uptake Deliver regular reporting and dashboards that support leadership decision-making Turn insight into practical recommendations for IHMs and the wider team Partner with Field Teams & Cross-Functional Stakeholders Act as a strategic partner to IHMs, offering expert guidance on regional access challenges Support the planning and execution of key regional initiatives and pilots Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs, HEOR, Commercial, and Sales to deliver aligned field support Facilitate sharing of best practices and success stories across regions Uphold Governance & Compliance Ensure all materials, training, and activities fully comply with the ABPI Code of Practice and internal policies Maintain oversight of approval processes for market access materials Embed compliance and ethical standards into every CoE output What Success Looks LikeCapability & Training — Improved IHM capability scores; high training completion rates; increased field confidence in market access engagement Tools & Resources — Strong adoption of materials; positive field feedback on quality and usability; faster time-to-deployment Access Outcomes — Improved regional formulary access rates; reduced time-to-access post-launch; fewer identified access barriers Insights — Timely, high-quality data reporting with demonstrable impact on strategy and field execution Collaboration — Effective cross-functional partnerships; aligned materials and messaging across Medical, HEOR, and Commercial Compliance — Full adherence to ABPI Code and internal governance; zero critical breaches What You'll BringEducation Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Health Economics, or a related discipline Substantial experience in UK health systems will also be considered in lieu of a formal qualification — including pharma market access, NHS commissioning, ICS medicines optimisation, HEOR consultancy, or NHS managerial roles with formulary and budget exposure Experience Significant experience in UK market access, spanning regional and/or national pharmaceutical industry roles Strong understanding of NHS structures, including Integrated Care Systems, NICE, and regional decision-making processes Demonstrated success in developing market access tools, materials, and training programmes Experience working alongside or directly supporting field-based roles such as IHMs or Key Account Managers A proven ability to translate strategy into executional excellence Skills & Competencies Strong strategic thinking with the ability to operationalise complex concepts Excellent communication and training delivery skills Advanced analytical capability and confidence working with data and insights Strong collaboration and stakeholder management in a matrix environment High attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to quality and compliance Why This Role?This is more than a support function — it's a platform to shape how BMS builds market access capability across an entire organisation. You'll have the scope to design frameworks, develop talent, and drive the kind of consistent, insight-led execution that directly improves patient access to innovative medicines. If you're a market access professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy and delivery — and who wants to leave a lasting mark on how a leading pharmaceutical company operates — we'd like to hear from you. Limited travel may be required to support field teams and attend key meetings. BMS is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. #LI-Hybrid If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. 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