A growing specialty healthcare company with a strong European footprint is seeking an experienced Market Access Manager to lead its pan-European reimbursement strategy. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role with direct influence on how innovative products reach patients across key markets — and real scope to shape the company's market access capability from the ground up.
What you'll be doing
▪ Market Access Strategy
Define and implement European reimbursement strategies, monitor payer landscapes, and develop mitigation plans for cost-containment pressures.
▪ Health Economics & Outcomes Research
Build economic models, capture real-world evidence, and translate clinical data into compelling payer-relevant value propositions and dossiers.
▪ Payer Engagement
Support reimbursement negotiations, engage with HTA bodies and healthcare authorities, and develop structured payer communication tools for affiliates.
▪ Evidence Strategy & Cross-Functional Alignment
Work with Regulatory and Clinical Affairs to align regulatory claims, clinical evidence and reimbursement positioning; contribute to evidence generation strategies.
▪ Affiliate Support & Market Access Tools
Provide structured market access guidance and standardised frameworks to European affiliates; share best practices and payer insights across markets.
▪ Team & Capability Development
Mentor a Market Access Specialist, strengthen internal market access capabilities, and promote cross-functional knowledge sharing.
What we're looking for
✓ Degree in Health Economics, Life Sciences, Public Health, Pharmacy or a related field
✓ 7–10 years of experience in Market Access, Health Economics, or Reimbursement within medical devices or healthcare
✓ Strong knowledge of European healthcare systems, reimbursement pathways, and HTA processes
✓ Ability to develop value dossiers and translate clinical evidence into economic arguments for payers
✓ Experience supporting payer discussions, reimbursement negotiations, and value communication
✓ Ability to work cross-functionally with Regulatory, Clinical, and Commercial teams
✓ Fluent English required; Dutch, French and/or German a strong asset
✓ Experience mentoring junior team members is an asset
For more information about the position, please 'click apply' to the opportunity or share your CV to hbird@barringtonjames.com
Recruiter: Holly Bird - Associate Director, Market Access