Senior Associate, Market Access And Value Communications - Home Based Almada, Setubal Senior Associate, Market Access And Value Communications - Home BasedLisboaLisboa, Lisboa, Portugal col-wideJob Description:As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19, 000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe. Role Details:This is a- basedfunction. The "Senior Associate, Market Access & Value Communications", supports client engagements and internal requests, projects and business development efforts by doing the necessary research, data collection, analysis and interpretation; development of value messages, dossiers, reports and other written deliverables, modeling, educational materials; conducting stakeholder and market access research; working with programming and design; and presenting to clients as needed. Broad experience in payer value communications and pricing and market access is desirable. Skills and Knowledge:Good understanding of the purpose of, and processes involved in, value communication within the healthcare sector, including the different stakeholders and what may influence their decision makingGood understanding of the concepts of health economics, reimbursement and market access including a basic understanding of the reimbursement processes for key markets (EU5 and US)Comprehensive understanding of clinical and economic dataAbility to source relevant data, taking account of appropriate places to search for data and the type of search (e. g. ad hoc, targeted or systematic literature review); the quality of the source (e. g. journal); and the quality of the data (e. g. study design, trial size)Interpretation of basic statistics (e. g. p values, CIs, relative risk, hazard ratios)Excellent writing style, which can be adapted as appropriate for different purposes, including knowledge of American and UK English spelling and grammarQuickly become familiar with new therapy areas, with an understanding of what needs to be researched in order to do soSuggest methodological and conceptual approaches to projectsDevelop content outlines with minimal supportDraft content in line with the outline/approach required, in an appropriate style for the deliverable, including present data accurately and impactfully in a format which is appropriate for the type of deliverable, including adapting from source if appropriateStarts to participate in content review of materials developed by junior team members including provision of constructive feedback, recognizing the difference between changes that will improve content and those which are stylistic preferencesSolid content development skills; including data presentation as well as strategic and visual deliverablesBasic understanding of price referencing and good knowledge of reimbursement processes in EU5, US and Japan; awareness of importance of key HTA bodies (e. g. NICE, SMC, IQWiG, HAS, AIFA); good knowledge of market access hurdles (e. g.- or- specific) and market access exceptions for rare/orphan diseasesDraft proposals/quotations for projects similar to those they are familiar withActively participate in client calls and meetingsCan interact with clients- person or over the phone in an appropriate, effective mannerEducation and QualificationsLife science undergraduate degree from a reputable university is requiredPost-graduate qualifications such as MSc/MRes or PhD are preferredMinimum 1 year of work experience within a market access consultancy, with some experience of payer value communications, market access, pricing and reimbursement, health economic and statistical principles, referencing, proofing required. Fluency in English, both written, verbal and spokenFortrea is actively seeking motivated- solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of- changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact.#J-18808-Ljbffr