Market Access & Commercialisation Manager


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	£39,906 - £43,482
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Liverpool, L3 5QA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Aug 2026

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Market Access & Commercialisation ManagerLocation: Liverpool, hybrid working (minimum 3 days on site per week)Salary: £39,906 - £43,482 per annumContract: Fixed-term contract for 1 year About the role:Join LSTM as our Market Access and Commercialisation Manager and play a key role in identifying, developing, and implementing global access strategies for snakebite translational therapeutic and diagnostic assets .Working within the Enterprise and Innovation Unit and Centre for Snakebite Research and Interventions, you will help bridge the gap between laboratory validation and product implementation, establishing route-to-market, regulatory pathways, and industrial partnerships that support downstream impact and accessThis is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the deployment of novel therapeutics, diagnostics, and biologic interventions, helping to build the case for target markets from a technical, economic, and regulatory perspective, ensuring they are ready for integration into health systems and procurement frameworks in underserved, high-burden regions.Key responsibilities include:Act as a strategic bridge between academic research teams, industry partners, and community stakeholders to ensure that implementation realities are embedded throughout development, and particularly in early stage developmentCultivate and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of global stakeholders, including National Regulatory Authorities, health providers, government bodies, and funding agenciesSupport the identification and securing of new partnerships with commercial and academic entities, including CDMO and regional innovation clustersRepresent LSTM and its translational programmes at external meetings, workshops, and conferencesConstruct and utilise weighted prioritisation frameworks to score country accessibility and readiness to adopt new innovationsEvaluate criteria including disease burden, regulatory maturity, and the absorptive capacity of local healthcare systemsMap governance and finance indicators, including domestic health budgets, out-of-pocket expenditure, and the presence of centralised or pooled procurement mechanismsConduct comprehensive analysis of the regulatory landscape in prioritised regions to identify roadblocks for innovationsEstablish high-level market estimates using population and incidence dataCollaborate with colleagues to facilitate the collection of health economics data and social burden case studies to influence policy decisionsPerform exploratory mapping to understand the industrial feasibility of product portfolios and identify potential manufacturing partners in identified regionsConduct scans of potential biomanufacturing hubs in the Global South that could serve as future tech-transfer partnersManage the day-to-day delivery of snakebite access-related workstreams and proactively identify and flag project risks and issuesThe ideal candidate will demonstrate:Educated to degree level in a relevant field (e.g. life sciences, social sciences, innovation, business, or health-related discipline)Strong understanding of the R&D and commercialisation pipeline for biologics, pharmaceuticals, and/or diagnosticsAwareness of enterprise, innovation, and knowledge exchange strategies in both a university context and community settingsExperience working with academic, industry partners and community organisations to deliver collaborative innovation activitiesProven experience in technology transfer, market access, or translational research managementExperience working with academic, industry, and CDMO partners to deliver collaborative innovation activities(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)Additional benefits of joining LSTM:Access to support for your career growth through a variety of internal and external learning and development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Platform offering a range of wellbeing initiatives and support, in addition to high-street discount offers30 days annual leave, plus 8 UK bank holidays, in addition to 6 Christmas closure daysGenerous occupational pension schemes including USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme) and NHS pension schemes (subject to eligibility)Government backed “cycle to work” schemeAffiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports CentreA range of enhanced family friendly policiesApplication Process: To apply for this position please follow the apply link and upload your CV, complete our application form and attach a covering letter outlining your interest in the post, and how your skills and experience align.Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role. Please click here to learn important information about applying for a position at LSTM.

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