Join Verpora and pharma colleagues for an opportunity to hear directly from NHS decision-makers, ask questions and explore what better engagement between pharma and the NHS could look like in practice.
As the NHS continues to evolve, pharmaceutical companies face growing challenges in understanding local priorities, demonstrating value and supporting effective medicines access.
Following our recent whitepaper and NHS Payer Engagement webinar, Verpora is bringing the discussion into the room with an interactive, in-person forum.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Verpora’s Advanced Payer EQ programme, designed to help pharmaceutical teams improve the quality of their engagement with health system decision-makers.
Free to Attend: Register Now
London – Thursday 26 November, 12-4PM
This event is open exclusively to direct employees of pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Event agenda
| 12:00–13:00 |
Networking lunch An opportunity to meet fellow attendees and Verpora colleagues before the afternoon’s discussions. Please confirm lunch requirement during booking. |
| 13:00–13:10 |
Welcome and introduction Omar Ali, Head of Payers, Verpora. |
| 13:10–14:10 |
NHS Payer Perspectives: What Does Good Engagement Look Like? An interactive session with an NHS decision-maker exploring the gap between effective industry engagement and current practice, including the approaches and materials that would better support NHS priorities. Includes audience discussion and Q&A. |
| 14:10–14:25 |
Shaping Advanced Payer EQ An introduction to Verpora’s Align, Master and Sustain approach, with opportunities for attendees to share feedback on the capabilities, tools and support most relevant to their organisations. |
| 14:25–14:40 | Coffee break |
| 14:40–15:40 |
NHS Payer Perspectives: Improving Engagement in Practice A second interactive NHS decision-maker session, exploring the challenges facing local NHS organisations and how pharmaceutical teams can engage more effectively. Includes audience discussion and Q&A. |
| 15:40–16:00 |
Closing discussion and next steps A summary of the day’s key themes, with an opportunity to suggest topics for future Payer Engagement Forums. |
Why attend?
Hear directly from NHS decision-makers
Gain first-hand perspectives on what good pharma engagement looks like, where current approaches fall short and what NHS teams need from industry.Take part in the discussion
Ask questions, share experiences and explore practical ways to improve engagement with local NHS decision-makers.Help shape better engagement practices
Contribute your feedback and priorities to the ongoing development of Advanced Payer EQ, Verpora’s practical, payer-informed approach to improving engagement quality.Connect with peers
Meet colleagues working across Market Access, NHS Partnerships, Key Account Management and related functions.
Who should attend?
This online masterclass is open exclusively to personnel from pharmaceutical manufacturers, working within…
| National and Local Market Access and Pricing leaders | Market access Managers, Regional Access Managers |
| Healthcare Partnership Managers, NHS Partnership Leads | Key Account Managers, Local access managers, Integrated Healthcare Managers |
| National and Regional sales leaders | Brand Team members |
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Attendance complimentary – places are limited
This event is open exclusively to direct employees of pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Speakers
Omar Ali BSc(Hons)Pharm DipClinPharm MRPharmS ACPP
Head of Payers, Verpora | LinkedIn
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience from the payer perspective, including a decade at the internationally recognised HTA body NICE, Omar supports Verpora’s clients in navigating payer expectations and developing practical access strategies.
Paul Dermody
VP Business Consulting, Verpora | LinkedIn
With more than 36 years of senior leadership experience, Paul specialises in senior leadership development, strategic thinking, and management training. He is particularly focused on supporting teams in complex, high-stakes environments, helping leaders think clearly, act decisively, and bring others with them.
Guest NHS Decision Maker
To be announced
Guest NHS Decision Maker
To be announced
Venue
Novotel London West
Mouton Cadet Suite
1 Shortlands,
Hammersmith
London
W6 8DR
United Kingdom
Telephone +44 20 8741 1555