Market Access Partner - Mental Health

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• London

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• job requisition id
• R-003006

Salary: £103,400

Closing date:  Sunday, 1 February 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Interview dates: 1st stage – w/c 16 February (Remote); 2nd stage – w/c 02 March

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.

These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won’t be solved by science alone.

Our vision is a world where no one is held back by mental health problems. Our mission is a step change in early intervention for anxiety, depression and psychosis. To make this a reality, we fund the discovery and development of transformative interventions, from medicines and digital technologies to psychosocial supports, and work to ensure that the most promising innovations reach the people who need them most.

You will provide technical expertise to inform how the most promising innovations are adopted, scaled and sustained, with a particular focus on access in the UK and in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in Africa. By driving the pull-through from discovery to geographically equitable delivery, you will play a critical role in ensuring Wellcome’s investments translate into real-world impact for millions of people worldwide.

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Where in Wellcome will I be working?  

We’re looking for someone with broad experience in Market Access, ideally within the context of mental health, who understands the full journey of bringing new health products to people, from discovery and development to uptake and sustainable implementation. You’ll bring a strategic and analytical mindset, strong technical skills, and an ability to navigate complexity across public and private sector partnerships, including issues around commercial models, intellectual property and policy. Experience of operating in low- and middle-income countries is strongly advantageous. In return, you’ll join an ambitious, purpose-driven organisation where your work will contribute directly to Wellcome’s mission to improve health through science, especially for underserved communities

What will I be doing?  

In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of market access strategies for existing and new mental health interventions, from medicines and digital tools to psychosocial supports. Working closely with colleagues across Wellcome and external partners, you will help align the critical pieces needed for successful implementation, including financing, supply, policy, and uptake pathways. By embedding access planning across the full lifecycle of product development, you will ensure that the most promising innovations are positioned to achieve real-world impact at scale

You will also contribute to shaping the vision and practice of market access within the Mental Health Programme, building approaches that integrate with wider work on health systems, financing and economic analysis. Beyond technical strategy, you will help strengthen internal processes, support key negotiations, and develop strategic partnerships that accelerate the adoption of mental health interventions in and low- and middle-income countries. In doing so, you will play a critical role in turning breakthrough science into sustainable solutions for communities most affected by mental health disorders.

As a Market Access Partner - Mental Health, you will:

• Act as an internal expert on Market Access for mental health interventions, collaborating with leadership and policy teams to align internal and external activities.

• Develop and implement approaches to inform decision-making on Market Access across the Mental Health portfolio, ensuring priorities and partnerships are clear.

• Partner with cross-functional teams throughout project lifecycles to keep access strategies current and responsive to new information.

• Lead technical aspects of negotiations with external partners and nurture strategic relationships to support implementation and scale-up.

• Monitor and analyse market access activities, ensuring data is tracked, shared, and aligned with organisational priorities and inclusive practices.

• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture while fostering collaboration across departments and external networks.

This role will also require international travel

Is this job for me?   

We’re looking for someone with broad experience in Market Access, ideally within the context of mental health, who understands the full journey of bringing new health products to people, from discovery and development to uptake and sustainable implementation. You’ll bring a strategic and analytical mindset, strong technical skills, and an ability to navigate complexity across public and private sector partnerships, including issues around commercial models, intellectual property and policy. Experience of operating in low- and middle-income countries is strongly advantageous. In return, you’ll join an ambitious, purpose-driven organisation where your work will contribute directly to Wellcome’s mission to improve health through science, especially for underserved communities

To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Minimum Criteria:  

• Good understanding and experience of the needs, constraints and sensitivities of public and private sector partners, especially in the Mental Health space

• Experience of forming and sustaining a strong external network, including by designing and hosting external convening where appropriate.

• Experience of being accountable for identifying and devising approaches to inform decision making on Market Access for particular products/interventions, especially in the Mental Health space

• Experience of taking a leading role in product specific technical matters in negotiations with external partners, especially in the Mental Health space

You can view the full job description on our website

Application Questions:

• Using examples please provide evidence to demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as outlined in the job description? (Up to 500 words)

• Using short summaries please provide specific details of up to two different initiatives or projects you have been directly involved in that are relevant to this role. For each initiative or project please use up to 250 words to describe your role (e.g. team leader, team member), the purpose of the activity (i.e. its aims), and the major contributions you personally made.

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Our Hybrid Way of Working  

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.

At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do  

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at jobs@wellcome.org.  

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