Business Access Manager, Biosimilars, Northern UK at IQVIA

Business Access Manager – Biosimilars (Secondary Care)Territory: Primarily Northern UK, with occasional travel across the UK.

IQVIA is recruiting for an experienced Business Access Manager with current, hands-on experience of selling biosimilars within secondary care. This role will support the UK launch of four biosimilars in competitive therapy areas, alongside growth of an established biosimilar in nephrology and haematology conditions (Rare Diseases).

This is a field-based role, ideally located in the North of England (Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle or surrounding areas), with regular UK travel as required.

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical organisation focused on expanding access to high-quality biosimilar medicines, supporting improved patient outcomes and more sustainable healthcare systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activity across approximately 30–40 specialist rare disease centres
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key hospital stakeholders, including clinicians, hospital managers and high-cost drug pharmacists
• Work in collaboration with cross-functional teams to support informed decision-making and appropriate prescribing
• Support market access and uptake by positioning the organisation as a credible and reliable partner
• Gather and share market insights, including competitor activity, treatment pathways and prescribing criteria
• Deliver agreed sales objectives and contribute to market share growth

Skills and Experience

• Current experience selling biosimilars into UK secondary care
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in business, life sciences, health economics or a related field
• ABPI qualified
• Strong experience in nephrology, including exposure to rare diseases such as PNH or aHUS, or complement inhibitors
• Experience within biosimilars or biologics is advantageous
• Proven experience working with specialist stakeholders in secondary care environments (typically 3–5 years)
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Able to analyse information and adapt approach to different customer needs
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to contribute to improved patient access within rare disease

If your experience matches the requirements outlined above, we welcome your application.

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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