Reading, England, United Kingdom
Market Access consultant with experience leading and developing content for a variety of market access projects including global landscape analysis and insights reports, value propositions, playbooks and objection handlers. Plus involvement in the development of PIM, EAMS and NICE submissions. Now part of OPEN Health's Global Payer Strategy team focusing on global payer research projects including integrated value evidence generation plans and pricing research including EU4+UK, APAC, US, LATAM.
Part of the dedicated Global Payer Strategy team within OPEN Health
Experience working across all 3 practices within OPEN Health OPEN VIE – Market Access [Sept 2019 – March 2020] OPEN VIE believes that a compelling value strategy, supported by a robust and appropriate evidence base, should be at the heart of all activities to optimise patient access to life-changing drugs, devices and diagnostics. Our bespoke market access service brings together customer insight and data to develop global, regional and local value communications that resonate with your customers. From early-insight and strategy support, through reimbursement and funding support, to service pathway change, our dedicated team helps you to develop the value of new healthcare technologies. OPEN Health - Medical Communications [March 2019 – Sept 2019] The OPEN Health Medical Communications practice, formerly operating as Succinct, specialises in publications, medical education and internal training. Our expertise spans the product lifecycle from pre-launch to post-patent expiry with capabilities at strategic and operational levels. Within this team I worked in a hybrid role as an account executive and medical writer learning a wide variety of skills from event organisation to congress digests. OPEN Health – Patient Brand Communications (Insights) [Sept 2018 – March 2019] Patient & Brand Communications comprises the OPEN Health disciplines of patient engagement, health technology, market insight, public relations and healthcare branding. I worked as part of the specialist market research team to provide insights and recommendations to clients that are grounded in reality, built upon a deep understanding of our client’s branding, science and communications, to help them reach better decisions and develop more informed solutions.
Experience working on an osteoporosis account, managing aspects of projects and ensuring their smooth running through timeline management and team updates. Experience writing budgets and tracking costs for projects. Assisted in the organisation of multiple congress symposia, including the development of in depth onsite schedules and liaison with congress organisers. Also involved in the development of materials such as flyers and banners leading up to the congress event. Exposure to many projects including MSL slide decks, consensus meetings and medical information resources.
Worked alongside senior medical advisors in both the renal and breast oncology teams, allowing experience of activities surrounding both pre and post launch products. Thorough understanding of a medical affairs role with experience referencing, reviewing and editing materials. Interaction with health care professionals e.g. organising advisory events and training. Expanded knowledge of cancer pathogenesis and different therapeutic options and familiarity with the pharmaceutical code of conduct (ABPI code of practice). Involvement in marketing activities allowing improved understanding of marketing strategy in relation to company goals and understanding the competitor environment. Other valuable activities include: performing a literature review to aid a NICE submission, and gaining project management skills from leading a scientific research study. Commitment and high quality work was recognised by the team through a nomination for the medical team award during the 2016 oncology summer meeting. Attendance to congresses where ground breaking research was presented. Experience analysing and interpreting the clinical data. Highlight involved working on a breast cancer disease awareness campaign including adding into the campaign narrative for the landing website.