National Healthcare Development Manager – Oncology

About the company

Pharmanovia is an international pharmaceutical business that is expanding quickly and manages a portfolio of more than 20 brands in over 160 markets. The company’s purpose is to support better patient outcomes worldwide by breathing new life into niche, trusted medicines. Founded in 2013, it has grown steadily each year and is backed by a global workforce of more than 300 people representing 29 nationalities. Its operations span Europe, the Middle East, Asia and other regions, with a focus on Cardiovascular, Oncology, Endocrinology and Neurology. The organisation works as an agile specialty pharma partner, collaborating with established pharmaceutical companies to extend the value of mature medicines.

Role overview

The National Healthcare Development Manager for Oncology, based in Basildon and working in a hybrid setup, will report to the General Manager for UK, Ireland & Nordics. This position will oversee the UK introduction of a specialty oncology product, with responsibility for market access, stakeholder management and commercial delivery across secondary care. It is a senior, self-directed role that calls for deep knowledge of NHS market access, key account management and oncology product launches.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the nationwide launch plan for a new oncology medicine, supporting strong access and adoption.
• Lead the national key account agenda and make sure local healthcare development plans are aligned with broader global brand and access priorities.
• Drive inclusion on formularies and encourage protocol adoption across NHS organisations so patients can receive the product.
• Develop and maintain influential relationships with national stakeholders, key opinion leaders and other senior decision-makers.
• Create and implement detailed national and local account strategies to improve commercial outcomes.
• Manage the market access approach, including pricing, reimbursement and discussions with hospital pharmacies.
• Spot and pursue new opportunities in secondary care and Integrated Care System networks.
• Plan and coordinate stakeholder mapping and engagement across the UK healthcare system.
• Gather customer feedback and patient flow information and use it to guide decision-making.
• Work closely with Market Access, Medical, Marketing and Sales colleagues to deliver shared goals.
• Ensure all activity follows the ABPI Code of Practice and wider regulatory obligations.
• Monitor KPIs and communicate performance against account plans clearly and consistently.
• Promote best practice in key account management and effective use of CRM tools.
• Represent Pharmanovia at congresses, meetings and other major industry events.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience leading national market access initiatives and oncology product launches.
• A strong background in key account management within the UK NHS and secondary care environment.
• Proven ability to secure formulary access, reimbursement and wider market uptake.
• Solid understanding of the UK healthcare system, ICS structures and purchasing processes in secondary care.
• Demonstrated success influencing, negotiating and engaging senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Prior exposure to oncology products and hospital-based specialists.
• Commercially oriented with a history of strong performance and sales delivery.
• Experience with Advance Budgetary Notification (ABN) and national access routes.
• Good analytical and strategic capability, backed by a data-led approach.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a matrix structure.
• At least 5+ years of experience in a comparable market access or KAM role.

Skills

• Leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Influencing and negotiation
• Strategic planning
• Execution and delivery
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical thinking
• Account management
• Relationship building
• Resilience
• Autonomy
• CRM usage

Compensation and benefits

The role comes with a competitive salary, a bonus, and a wider rewards package that includes holiday entitlement, employee recognition awards, social events, a pension scheme and hybrid working.

Equal opportunity

Pharmanovia is committed to equal employment opportunity. The company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other status protected by law. This policy covers every aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, pay, promotion, discipline and termination. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with known disabilities in line with applicable law.