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This position sits in the Ipsos MedTech Team. The MedTech team are medical device and diagnostic specialists that focus on a wide range of areas, providing a comprehensive range of market access services globally: pricing & access (coverage, coding and reimbursement) strategy; value messaging for non-clinical decision-makers (payers, hospital administrators); and evidence generation and planning. We partner with med-tech clients to position them for commercial success and communicate the value of their product by analyzing the opinions, behaviors, and trends of purchasing decision-makers.

IPSOS IS SEEKING AN ANALYST TO JOIN OUR MEDTECH MARKET ACCESS GROUP. THE ANALYST POSITION WILL CONTRIBUTE TO ALL ASPECTS OF CONSULTING ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE OF STRATEGIC AND TECHNICAL PROJECTS ACROSS MULTIPLE MARKETS, WORKING AT THE DIRECTION OF THE PROJECT MANAGER TOWARDS CLIENT DELIVERY, AND ASSISTING IN PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. THE ANALYST WILL PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN ENSURING PROJECTS ADDRESS CLIENT’S KEY QUESTIONS.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· EXECUTE PROJECTS TO CLIENT-READY STANDARDS: Under the direction of the project manager, contribute to successful projects in areas of market access strategy, pricing, and reimbursement. Commonly used methodologies are:

o SECONDARY RESEARCH: Follow standard procedures to undertake secondary research; understand and utilize all available data sources efficiently; make recommendations for new sources; gather and analyse data

o PRIMARY RESEARCH: Moderate interview programs; undertake telephone and face-to-face interviews with payers, key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other stakeholders following structured discussion guides, suggesting on-going amendments where necessary

· ANALYSIS AND REPORTING: Understand client requirement to produce high quality, concise and visually appealing client reports

· Proactively communicate with colleagues at all levels to ensure mutual exchange of information. Effectively manage own time across multiple simultaneous projects; ensure work is delivered on time; ensure all data is accurate and consistent, and any inconsistencies are called out; ensure appropriate referencing, formatting, spelling, and grammar

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Natural problem solver with the ability to identify core issues and create solutions

· Intellectual curiosity to seek out answers to client’s business questions

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work on a team

· Ability to meet tight and immoveable deadlines

· Ability to manage multiple projects at once

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant healthcare experience. Examples of relevant work experience include healthcare consulting firms, hospital administration, health plan organizations, device and diagnostic manufacturers, and the healthcare industry at large.

· Strong interest in learning about medical technologies, medical devices, diagnostics, and the overall advancement of the healthcare industry

· Experience in pricing and reimbursement across US and/or global markets is a plus

· Experience in medical devices and diagnostics a plus

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

University/college degree in a related field (such as business/economics, public health, pharmacy, or biology and chemistry with an emphasis on health care) and/or relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare or consulting/marketing sectors

IPSOS’ COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and allowing employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with codes of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Required Skills Required Experience

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to move up to 50 Lbs., with or without accommodation.

2. Ability to maintain a consistent workload that involves physical manual labor.

3. Ability to maintain alertness and fitness for duty.

4. Ability to position oneself for work conducted in and around confined spaces. Work at heights.

5. Ability to wear respirators in environments that may expose you to chemicals, fumes, etc.

6. Ability to maintain workloads that may include travel to a variety of states for days or weeks, and daily timeframes that could exceed the typical 8-hour shift.