Job Title:
Director, Market Access – Europe
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Company Type:
Innovative Biotech Start-Up
Industry:
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology
Therapeutic Focus:
Rare Diseases
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic
Director of Market Access – Europe
to lead and execute the European market access strategy for a growing portfolio in rare diseases. Based in Dublin, Ireland, this is a critical role within a dynamic biotech start-up environment, reporting directly to executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement comprehensive market access strategies across major European markets (e.g., UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Nordics).
* Lead HTA submissions, pricing, and reimbursement processes for rare disease therapies.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with medical affairs, regulatory, commercial, and external stakeholders to ensure aligned access objectives.
* Build and manage relationships with key payers, HTA bodies, and pricing authorities in Europe.
* Monitor and adapt to evolving market access landscapes, policies, and trends across Europe.
* Contribute to business development, launch planning, and strategic decision-making from a market access perspective.
Requirements:
* Minimum 10 years of experience in
market access within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
, with a
strong focus on rare diseases
.
* Proven track record in leading market access strategies and securing reimbursement in key European markets.
* Deep understanding of payer systems, HTA processes, and pricing negotiations across Europe.
* Experience working in small, fast-paced organisations or start-ups is preferred.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* Based in or willing to relocate to
Dublin, Ireland
.