Analyst/Senior Analyst - Market Access & HEOR

Ipsos Sdn Bhd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global research company is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst specialized in Market Access & HEOR in Malaysia. This role involves conducting market research, managing data analysis, and contributing to impactful healthcare projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Life Sciences or related fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like SAS and R. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment with comprehensive perks and benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Parking

Vision benefits

Wellness Programs

Learning Subsidy

Caregiver support

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare consulting, research, or industry is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret research data.
• Experience with emerging analytical techniques such as Generative AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct secondary research including structured and unstructured data analysis.
• Support the design of questionnaires and interview guides.
• Conduct primary research and data analysis.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Eagerness to learn

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related studies

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

Job description

Analyst/Senior Analyst - Market Access & HEOR

Ipsos is among the world’s top global research companies. Our ambition is to make market research a primary means to understand contemporary society and economy, positioning Ipsos as a strategic partner for those wishing to gain deeper insights and achieve lasting success.

The APAC region is pivotal for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, with many global company regional headquarters located around Singapore. The region is undergoing significant shifts in healthcare provision, influenced by political changes and diverse funding models. There is a growing trend towards stringent Health Technology Assessment (HTA), necessitating advanced value argument generation for government funding decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Gain hands‑on experience in industry best practices and first‑hand exposure to healthcare consulting solutions across a wide variety of challenges.
• Strengthen proficiency in cutting‑edge research and analytical techniques, including AI‑driven methods.
• Contribute to impactful projects for clients in the healthcare sector.
• Develop a strong foundation in Market Access, HEOR, and RWE.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Expand your professional network within the healthcare industry.
• Gain valuable insights into the Asia‑Pacific healthcare markets.
• Develop key skills in project management, communication, and problem‑solving.
• Enhance your understanding of health economic modeling and data analysis.
• Explore potential career paths within healthcare consulting and research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Access & HEOR:

• Conduct secondary research, including structured and unstructured data analysis.
• Prepare and manage data for analysis, ensuring accuracy and validation.
• Support the design of questionnaires and interview/discussion guides.
• Conduct primary research.
• Perform data analysis, integrating AI and human intelligence.
• Support the development or adaptation of health economic models.
• Draft reports and presentations that meet Ipsos quality standards.
• Provide regular updates to relevant colleagues on project progress.
• Proactively manage assigned tasks and seek assistance when needed.
• Stay informed about current trends to develop relevant skills and knowledge.

Real World Evidence:

• Independent planning, management and implementation of real‑world evidence (RWE) or non‑interventional studies (NIS) projects, nationally and internationally.
• Identification and approach of decision‑makers from the RWE sector as well as presentation of our services.
• Support the creation of project designs (including selection of suitable data sources and analysis methods), cost calculations and attractive offers for our customers.
• Support the preparation of study protocols as well as all documents necessary for approval by external bodies (ethics committee), contact with the committees.
• Support project team and external service providers (e.g. medical writing) in compliance with budget, time and quality specifications.
• Support the preparation of all deliverables (e.g. study reports, presentations, protocols, SAP) for our customers.
• Close cooperation with our international real‑world evidence centre of expertise and other internal/external stakeholders, e.g. from data science.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong relationship‑building skills (internal, external, and cross‑cultural).
• Eagerness to learn and commitment to self‑development.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Goal‑oriented and action‑oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Dedicated, committed, and reliable.
• Detail‑oriented and thorough.
• Composed and balanced temperament.
• Willingness to take ownership and responsibility.
• Strong work ethic.

BACKGROUND

Experience/Skills/Knowledge:

• Experience in healthcare consulting, research, or industry is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, prioritisation, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret research data from both technical and strategic/commercial perspectives.
• Experience with emerging analytical techniques, such as Generative AI, is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English. Additional languages are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, Stata) and/or health economic modelling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Prior experience or coursework in health economics, outcomes research, or market access is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate and above degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Business, Economics, Health Economics, or related studies.

Perks and benefits: Medical, Dental, Parking, Vision, Wellness Programs, Learning Subsidy, Caregiver.