Market Access Manager – Cardio Metabolic HealthSouth Wales About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Market Access Manager to lead market access strategy across a cardio-metabolic portfolio within South Wales. This highly visible short-term assignment offers the opportunity to shape patient access by working closely with NHS stakeholders, identifying and overcoming access barriers and delivering impactful regional account plans. Operating in a fast-paced, multi-channel environment, you will collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute strategic business plans while positioning value propositions that improve outcomes for both patients and healthcare systems. This role suits a commercially minded professional who thrives on influence, partnership, and delivering measurable impact across complex healthcare environments.About the CompanyOur client is a global healthcare organisation with a long-standing heritage in scientific innovation and patient-centred care. With more than a century of advancing medicine and improving disease management worldwide, the company combines cutting-edge research with a strong culture of collaboration, integrity and community contribution. Employees are empowered to take ownership of their development, work cross-functionally and contribute to initiatives that meaningfully improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes across global health systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver priority account plans aligned to local market access objectives across brandsCollaborate with sales and cross-functional teams to implement regional business plansBuild strategic partnerships with NHS stakeholders including medicines management, commissioners and hospital pharmacy teamsAct as the primary payer contact within key NHS organisations across South Wales health boardsCommunicate compelling value propositions tailored to customer needs using appropriate value-added programmesAnalyse business intelligence to identify performance gaps and implement tactical improvement plansMaintain deep understanding of local health economies, commissioning pathways and competitive landscapesIdentify opportunities to mobilise internal functions (medical, outcomes, partnerships) to enhance account valueServe as a subject matter expert on NHS and commercial environments within the territoryShare market intelligence internally and contribute to payer materials, tools and commercial initiativesLead field team business reviews and support optimisation of digital and multi-channel engagement strategiesRequirementsResidence within or close to the South Wales territoryStrong commercial and business acumen with analytical and strategic planning capabilityProven ability to influence diverse internal and external stakeholdersDeep understanding of NHS structures, policy, and local healthcare environmentsExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsExperience using multi-channel and virtual engagement approaches effectivelyAbility to lead account planning and prioritisation aligned to brand strategyKnowledge of pharmaco-economic principles and health economic toolsStrong data literacy with confidence using business systems and insightsExperience applying Strategic Account Management, negotiation and KAM methodologiesAbility to forecast, build business cases, and manage complex account projectsKey CompetenciesLeadership and integritySelf-motivation and accountabilityStrategic and critical thinkingStrong commercial storytelling and influencing abilityAgility and rapid learning capabilityData-driven decision makingCollaborative networking skillsPassion for improving patient access and removing barriers to care