Health Technology Assessment Specialist

IQVIA; Bloemfontein; Remote; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking a professional for a role involving HTA publication analysis and data management. The successful candidate will support diverse research initiatives and contribute to the development of healthcare strategies, requiring strong communication and analytical skills. Ideal for self-starters with relevant educational backgrounds and a focus on quality performance under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in HTA, CRO, HEOR or pharma-related industry.
• Knowledge of HTA / Health Economics / pharma industry is essential.
• German language skills will be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identification of relevant publications by HTA agencies.
• Data entry of around 300 data points from HTA reports.
• Quality control of entered data.

Skills

Detail oriented

Clear communication skills

Self-starter

Strong verbal and written English language skills

Education

Bachelor’s / Honours / Master’s degree in clinical, life sciences, pharma stream or economics

Qualification in Health Economics

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identification of relevant publications by HTA agencies in multiple countries/regions (“scouting”)
• Data entry of around 300 data points that need to be identified, selected, and processed from the HTA reports
• Quality control of entered data
• Writing a newsletter reporting on HTA and reimbursement policy developments
• Participation in client project deliverables on diverse research questions and therapy areas
• Provide insight into the HTA, and pricing & reimbursement processes and policies of countries (requires continuous development gaining knowledge of these systems and staying up to date
• Supporting the design and build of new technology solutions including; understanding business needs, determining product specifications, production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction; developing marketing strategies
• Conducting market research; to understand business needs and generating product requirements
• Managing internal and external cross functional stakeholders to support product development
• Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives to client questions
• Working in a team of like-minded professionals to create reports, presentations, workshops with client employees, management teams and other stakeholders, under the guidance our “the best on the business” team leaders
• Developing broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical market through the delivery of consulting engagements and participation in formal and informal learning opportunities
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Assisting development and writing of proposals with senior support
• Contributing to learning, development and recruiting

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s / Honours / Master’s degree, or educational equivalence, in clinical, life sciences, pharma stream or economics
• Qualification in Health Economics highly beneficial
• 1 – 2 years’ experience, preferably in HTA, CRO, HEOR or pharma related industry
• Knowledge of HTA / Health Economics / pharma industry
• Strong verbal and written English language skills
• German language skills will be highly beneficial
• Detail orientated
• Conscientious
• Self-starter
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to provide high quality work under time pressure
• Ability to identify and relay accurate and relevant information
• Clear communication skills

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com