Economics jobs in South Africa

Job Overview

Provides high-quality, on-time input to client projects in the life sciences field. Assignments typically require analysis and problem solving within an established framework.

Essential Functions

• Identification of relevant publications by HTA agencies in multiple countries/regions ("scouting").
• Data entry of approximately 300 data points identified, selected, and processed from HTA reports.
• Quality control of entered data.
• Writing a newsletter reporting on HTA and reimbursement policy developments.
• Participation in client project deliverables across diverse research questions and therapy areas.
• Providing insights into HTA, pricing, and reimbursement processes and policies of countries, requiring continuous knowledge development 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 planning for product introduction; developing marketing strategies.
• Conducting market research to understand business needs and generate product requirements.
• Managing internal and external stakeholders to support product development.
• Leveraging business experience to identify strategic alternatives to client questions.
• Collaborating with a team of professionals to create reports, presentations, and workshops with clients and stakeholders, guided by team leaders.
• Developing knowledge of consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical markets through engagements and learning opportunities.
• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Assisting in the development and writing of proposals with senior support.
• Contributing to learning, development, and recruiting efforts.

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Clinical, Pharma, Economics, or Business.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Qualification in Health Economics is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of Global Market Access, HTA, and reimbursement processes is beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written English and French skills; additional language skills such as Italian are beneficial.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under time pressure.
• Ability to identify and communicate accurate and relevant information.
• Clear communication skills.
• Strong written, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• Ability to work effectively with others to achieve team goals.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to adapt, learn quickly, and apply new knowledge.

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