Assoc. Spclst, Market Access (Intern)

Job Description

• Support the maintenance of partnerships with private, public sector and group practices (e.g. NGOs, corporates, educational institutions, trade unions / associations) to accelerate patient access across targeted populations.

• Coordinate the operational aspects of partnership activities, including scheduling meetings, drafting agreements, and tracking action items.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration with partners to implement new technologies, processes, or initiatives that promote growth and value creation in the healthcare ecosystem.

• Assist in operationalizing strategic partnership plans in alignment with the wider external affairs strategy, ensuring seamless execution and follow-up on partnership commitments.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to support operational aspects of partnership maintenance.

• Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficiency in managing follow-up activities and tracking progress.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Required Skills:

Collaborative Development, Collaborative Development, Communication, Direct Marketing, Educational Institutions, Financial Analysis, Health Care Ethics, Health Economic Modeling, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Market Access, Market Dynamics, Market Research, Operations Coordination, Partner Relationship Management (PRM), Partnership Development, Patient Access, Pharmaceutical Market, Pricing Processes, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Planning Partnerships, Teamwork, Technological Knowledge, Technology Implementations {+ 2 more}

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

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Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

05/1/2026

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