Market Access Lead

Position Summary Are you ready to take on a dynamic and impactful leadership role at the forefront of transforming cancer care in Canada? At #GSK, we’re looking for a strategic, results-driven leader to join our market access team. In this critical role, you’ll be accountable for securing, maintaining, and growing market access across both public and private sectors. You’ll collaborate with a cross‑functional team of experts, including directors and senior managers in Market Access, Business Units, Medical, Health Economics, Pricing, Patient Advocacy, and Policy, to drive initiatives that shape the future. Your leadership will directly influence product funding and access, making a tangible difference in the lives of patients. Job Purpose With a national scope of work, the Market Access Lead reports directly to the Director, Market Access and Payer Solutions. This role is critically accountable to secure market access for Specialty/Oncology Care brands within GSK’s Canadian portfolio. The Market Access Lead will develop and implement the Canadian Market Access Strategy across the entire product lifecycle to secure timely product listings and maintain patient access for the assigned therapeutic area. The role will provide lead support for our Specialty/Oncology portfolio as assigned. Key Responsibilities As a player coach leading a team of Market Access Managers, you are accountable for securing market access for in‑line products while providing strategic assessment and direction for pipeline assets. Oversee, develop and execute end‑to‑end market access strategies and tactics to optimize public and private reimbursement (time to listing, breadth of coverage) for the assigned therapeutic area. Partner effectively with other Government and Market Access functions (Pricing, External Affairs and Policy) and Health Economics and Outcomes Research Teams to integrate multiple components (pricing, real‑world evidence generation, health economic data, budget impact analyses, external engagement, negotiations, policy, etc.) into effective strategies to deliver timely access for patients. Lead market access assessments, evidence planning and strategy development for portfolio pipeline products to optimize future listings. Oversee the development of HTA and private payer submissions that will clearly demonstrate value of our products to Canadian payers, through evidence generation, interpretation and communication. Partner with the Global Market Access teams to influence and proactively ensure that Canadian market access needs are incorporated into portfolio strategies. Lead development and execution of pCPA negotiation strategies for the assigned therapeutic area and partner with the External Affairs team to secure Product Listing Agreements and funding implementation. Oversee and lead Market Access input into commercial brand planning. Effectively partner cross‑functionally to gain insights and drive implementation of Market Access strategies. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health Policy, Pharmacy or equivalent. 7 years pharmaceutical/biotech experience (Market Access, Pricing, Sales, Brand Marketing, etc.). 7 years of market access experience within the Oncology / Specialty Pharma / Biotech sector. 2 years of people leadership coaching, driving performance and delivering objectives through others. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, MPH, PharmD, MBA) or formal training in health economics or policy. Experience leading national submissions to HTA bodies and provincial processes. Bilingual in English and French. Background in specialty care, oncology, rare disease, or complex products. Track record of cross‑functional leadership and influencing senior stakeholders. Experience with real‑world evidence generation and interpreting economic models. Working model This role is hybrid, with regular time expected in our Canadian office and flexibility to work remotely part of the week. Local presence may be needed for payer meetings and team collaboration. What we offer you You will join a team where your work will matter. You will develop your skills in strategy, negotiation, and evidence generation. You will influence decisions that improve patient access. If you are motivated to make an impact and grow your career, we encourage you to apply. How to apply If this role matches your skills and ambitions, please submit your resume and a short cover letter describing your most relevant market access experience and why you want to join GSK. We look forward to hearing from you. Salary Range In compliance with Ontario's provincial pay transparency legislation, this job posting includes a salary range to support equitable and informed hiring practices. The annual compensation for this role is CAD102,000 to CAD152,000, determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. GSK is dedicated to promoting transparency and fairness throughout our recruitment process. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases. Equal Opportunity Employer GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. GSK is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us at canada‑recruitment@gsk.com. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr