. National Market Access Manager – Rare Disease
North UK, field based
National Value & Access
As National Market Access Manager – Rare Disease, you will lead market access and value activities for Novo Nordisk’s Rare Disease portfolio in the North UK. You will be responsible for pre-launch market entry planning, post-launch market access management.
Your new role
You will design and implement value-driven access strategies, develop tools and services that address NHS needs, and secure formulary and pathway adoption to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop and deliver market access campaigns, tools and services to ensure timely and successful market entry and pull-through for the Rare Disease portfolio.
• Lead Advanced Budget Notification and pathway development for new rare disease products.
• Manage local formulary positioning, guideline development and implementation of local contracts and population health solutions.
• Create and execute strategic partnerships and projects that support NHS service delivery and address health inequalities.
• Deliver strategic account management at system/ICS level and lead payer advocacy and advisory boards.
• Collaborate with marketing, medical, HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research), pricing, Legal & Compliance, and field teams to develop compliant materials and implement local access solutions.
• Maintain and update customer databases and manage Promomats processes to ensure timely availability and certification of materials.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of access strategies and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice;
Your new department
The Rare Disease Business Unit has an exceptional portfolio and pipeline and every individual is focused on delivering solutions for patients with rare endocrine and rare blood conditions. This high performing team works cross-functionally across commercial, medical, HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research) and evidence generation to ensure patient access to innovative therapies and services. You will join a collaborative and mission-driven environment committed to improving care pathways and partnering with the NHS to deliver measurable patient impact.
Your skills & qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree level or equivalent (preferably Social/Health Sciences, Business or related); relevant Health Economics or marketing qualification desirable.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Deep understanding of NHS commissioning, reimbursement systems and ICB-level strategy translation.
• Experience of pre-launch planning and market entry for complex products (rare diseases preferred).
• Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and facilitation skills.
• High commercial acumen, problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel within the UK and Europe as required.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.
What we offer
There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.
More information
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Deadline
Please apply before March 16th.We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purposes. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
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