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Senior Business Manager

Pharmaceutial & Biotechnolgy
Field Sales or Business Dev
Hospital & Market Access
Hatfield / Hybrid
£55,000 - £80,000
Generic product (off patent/off brand)

Role Overview

Lead UK market entry and growth across hospital accounts. You will drive formulary inclusion, build credible NHS relationships, and ensure patients gain access to key treatments through focused, well-executed commercial strategy.

Company Information

Zenopa are partnered with MSN Laboratories, a global generics company with an expanding UK footprint since 2018. The UK team is lean and collaborative, offering clear account ownership and visibility. The culture is practical and commercially driven, with a strong emphasis on accountability, cross-functional working, and delivering value to NHS stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of 50+ products in 10 therapy areas.

Role Requirements

Market Access & Formulary Strategy: Lead local access plans, develop and submit formulary dossiers, and work with medicines management teams to address barriers and support patient pathways.
Marketing Strategy: Shape brand plans, messaging, and positioning aligned to therapy area needs.
Pre-Launch & Launch Execution: Own launch planning and delivery against agreed timelines and budgets.
Hospital Tenders: Manage UK tender activity, coordinating internally to support participation and competitive submissions.
Market Intelligence: Monitor competitors, market trends, and patient pathways to inform decisions.
Performance Tracking: Set and track KPIs, manage P&L, and report on commercial performance.

Person Specifications

12–15 years’ experience across pharmaceutical commercial, marketing, or senior sales/access roles in the UK.
Strong understanding of NHS structures including ICBs, Trusts, APCs, and funding flows.
Proven success securing hospital and regional formulary inclusion.
Established secondary care network with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
Experience translating data into clear value propositions for payers and formulary decision-makers.
Background in complex therapy areas such as Neurology or Oncology.
ABPI qualified with a solid understanding of UK compliance.
Experience in hospital tendering, procurement, and commercial negotiation.

Package

Comprehensive healthcare package including private medical and gym access.
Mileage reimbursement for business travel.
10% bonus.

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership of key accounts, shape market access strategy, and contribute to the growth of a focused UK team, we welcome your application.

Unless stated otherwise, candidates applying for UK-based positions must already be authorised to work in the UK.

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    Locations

    Amersham
    Aylesbury
    Banbury
    Basingstoke
    Bicester
    Borehamwood
    Brackley
    Bracknell
    Buckingham
    Corby
    Dunstable
    Greenford
    Harpenden
    Harrow
    Hatfield
    Hayes
    Hemel Hempstead
    Hertford
    High Wycombe
    Hitchin
    Kettering
    Leighton Buzzard
    Luton
    Maidenhead
    Marlow
    Milton Keynes
    Newbury
    Newport Pagnell
    Northampton
    Northolt
    Oxford
    Pinner
    Radlett
    Reading
    Rickmansworth
    Royston
    Ruislip
    Slough
    Southall
    St Albans
    Stevenage
    Towcester
    Watford
    Welwyn
    Wembley
    Windsor
    Witney
    Wokingham
    Date Updated
    27 Apr 2026
    Job reference
    75710
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    Permanent
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    Why Zenopa?

    We aim to operate and maintain the following set of core values

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    We liaise on your behalf

    Required equipment, e.g. cars, laptops, mobiles, we negotiate with the employer source and manage these on your behalf.

    02

    Solid Industry Relationships

    Our recruitment teams have built relationships with some of the UK’s most prestigious pharmaceutical companies

    03

    High Success Rate

    Our structured recruitment approach allows us to deliver consistently successful outcomes for both clients and candidates, supporting long-term placements and repeat partnerships.

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    Systems that work for you

    As an ISO 9000 organisation we have fully defined systems that are regularly audited. You can be assured we consistently following processes that deliver for all.