Assoc. Spclst, Project Management HEOR & ACCESS

Job Description

Associate Project Management Specialist

At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join our team and contribute to our mission of making a difference in global health.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of models and complete dossiers for submission to local HTA and public institutions such as IMSS and ISSSTE.

• Conduct epidemiological studies to size the market for new products and assist Marketing in forecasting  / Epi-data Tools.

• Lead projects such as mini-costing of diseases and adverse events.

• Assist access strategies to ensure better access to therapies.

• Support the management of the change process to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.

• Focus on clearly identifiable elements or functions within larger projects.

• Participate in project planning, resourcing, and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting.

• Ensure project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost.

• Monitor project performance and recommend schedule changes.

• Provide timely and accurate information and status updates to project sponsors, end users, and management.

Qualifications

Required

• Data Analysis & Structured Presentation: Solid quantitative mindset with hands-on proficiency in Excel and data manipulation; ability to review epidemiologic and costing figures and present them clearly in structured charts and summary tables to support strategic decision-making.

• Project Organization & Priority Management: Good personal organization and task management skills; capable of tracking multiple deliverable timelines simultaneously and prioritizing day-to-day work in alignment with team and product launch milestones.

• Clear Communication & Cross-Functional Translation:  Ability to explain economic, budget, and numerical findings in simple, jargon-free terms, facilitating clear understanding and collaboration with non-specialist partners (e.g., Marketing, Sales, external stakeholders). 

• Background & Experience: Degree in Economics, Actuarial Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Pharmacy, or related quantitative field; 1 to 2 years of relevant experience (or substantial internship experience) in healthcare analysis, data analytics, or market access support.

• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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