Axios is seeking a consultant to join an expanding international team. The candidate will develop and implement access strategies in emerging markets and play a key role in consulting assignments for new and existing pharmaceuticals and other relevant clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
A variety of responsibilities will be requested in operational and strategic initiatives, including some or all the following:
Work as a team member/leader on a broad range of consultancy projects such as:
Developing market access strategies for emerging markets
Designing patient assistance programs
Evaluating the economic value of specific program scenarios aimed to increase access of patients to treatment.
Setting pricing strategies
Work in monitoring and evaluation of ongoing access program implementation projects
Ensure the smooth execution of projects through the management of assigned project teams and external consultants in project countries.
Conduct face-to-face stakeholder interviews in assigned project countries.
Successfully manage client relationships
Assist the Axios regional team in engaging new clients.
Work with project teams on building strong, long-term relationships with existing clients.
Assist in developing and managing relationships with key national and international stakeholders, ensuring that Axios\' strategy is aligned with stakeholder priorities.
Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders and Axios management team in proactively identifying and resolving issues.
Assist in the design and implementation of new projects.
Attending and completing Pharmacovigilance, Pharma and Product Training provided by the Client with a clear understanding of how to collect and report safety data.
Reporting any adverse events/product complaints as per client\'s requirements and/or Axios SOPPs
Assist in account planning and proposal writing.
Additional duties as required.
Relationships
Report to Managing Partner
Work closely with project leaders and their teams including in-country and HQ staff.
Develop excellent relationships with clients as well as governmental agencies, NGO\'s, patient communities and other key stakeholders.
Core Competencies
Results orientation
Technical skills
Project management
Problem solving
Customer focus
Initiative
Educational Background and Experience
Bachelor\'s degree with a major in science, economics, or a social science
Additional specialization in public health and/or epidemiology
2 - 5 years\' professional experience in a pharmaceutical company or public health environment
Experience in a healthcare consulting environment is essential.
Proven project management experience
Advanced competency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Competency in statistical software such as SAS or STATA would be an advantage.
Excellent command of both spoken and written English
Job Circumstances
The position is based in our regional office, and it does entail frequent travel to Clients and partners which may be outside your designated region
Flexibility in ability to travel as well as working hours is essential