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November 30, 2008
Associate Director, Market Access
Location: London, England, UK
Background to the company:
The company is a specialist pricing, reimbursement and market access consultancy. Founded 13 years ago the group is one of the longest established independent consultancies in the field.
Purpose of the role
To be the key lead on all phases of project delivery, including business development, proposal writing, undertaking qualitative interviews, analysis and presenting final results.
All projects require leadership from a senior member of staff (Associate Director and/or Director, depending on project scope), project management from a senior consultant and support from junior staff members (e.g. Business Analyst). As Associate Director you will be expected to take a lead role in managing the key accounts to which you will be allocated. Because of our long-standing and close relationships with our clients, business development is typically undertaken as a parallel activity to servicing projects e.g. building relationships, responding to early client queries, explaining and highlighting our full service offering, tracking potential leads for future projects.
Following a period of mentorship with either the Director or CEO (in order for you to gain a clear understanding of the business model and framework of project activity) it is expected that you will take full responsibility for projects within a relatively short period of time. We expect your skills and experience will enable you to effectively liaise and communicate with the rest of the team. Close interaction ensures that knowledge and experience is shared effectively and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Delivery of analysis and robust, challenge-proof recommendations for nominated projects - in line with client objectives and expectations, and on-budget
- Leadership and management of teams on a project basis Consultancy work necessitates the management of individuals for whom you will not have line responsibility. You will therefore work closely to facilitate the personal development of staff
- Actively contributing to and participating in the business development and activities Contributing to the general management of the company as required.
Depending on your experience, this could involve staff development and appraisals
Duties
- To develop and agree the appropriate process and methodology for the project in hand with the Chief Executive and, where appropriate, other members of the team
- To develop project proposals, including worked-through costings, using established templates
- To develop and agree project and analysis plans
- To execute projects, including the following tasks:
- Project management
- Managing the project team as appropriate
- Client liaison
- Qualitative research
- Analysis of research findings
- Development of results presentation and recommendations
- Presentation of results
- Client feedback
- To identify and develop new business opportunities
- As a member of the management team:
- Actively participate in management executive meetings
- Contribute to the development of functional strategies
- Contribute to product development
- Contribute to staff development and appraisal
Stelfox operates on a very simple maxim:
Find out what people want and give it to them.
The primary focus of each Stelfox consultant is to cultivate a relationship with both client and candidate based on professionalism, speed and accuracy. The latter being the obvious competitive advantage offered by Stelfox afforded through the knowledge and experience of each individual consultant.
The Stelfox team know exactly what type of individuals and skillset each of our clients repeatedly look for.
Please contact Ann-Sofie Brandt for details of this or any other opportunities on 01273-727-930 or ann-sofie@stelfoxuk.com
Health Economics and Outcomes Research Manager, United Kingdom
Location: UK
Job Description: An exciting opportunity exists to join the market access department in the business unit, due to team expansion. The successful individuals will be a member of an experienced department and be based in head office, though with some field based work. The role is integral to the future success of new brands coming into the portfolio and current product license changes. It will require close liaison with marketing and medical teams both in the UK and globally.
The purpose of the role is to lead and develop the oncology HTA strategies and plans, aligned to strategic brand plans, for new and existing products. To direct and lead cross-functional teams in the development and submission of evidence dossiers to NICE, SMC, Wales and other national bodies and to lead and manage the appraisal and guideline processes to achieve the desired outcomes to time, message and budget.
Minimum requirements: We have a strong portfolio both now and in the future so there are significant opportunities for successful individuals moving forwards.
- We are looking for experienced individuals who have a proven career in health economics and ideally in pharmaceuticals, who hold a post graduate qualification in health economics
- Key Account /Project Management skills are important as is a good in depth understanding of the current NHS.
- Oncology/Haematology background would be an advantage, as would relationships already established with appropriate organisations across the UK
- Potential to grow in the organisation
Stelfox operates on a very simple maxim:
Find out what people want and give it to them.
The primary focus of each Stelfox consultant is to cultivate a relationship with both client and candidate based on professionalism, speed and accuracy. The latter being the obvious competitive advantage offered by Stelfox afforded through the knowledge and experience of each individual consultant.
The Stelfox team know exactly what type of individuals and skillset each of our clients repeatedly look for.
Please contact Ann-Sofie Brandt for details of this or any other opportunities on 01273-727-930 or ann-sofie@stelfoxuk.com
Head of Health Economics and Outcomes Research, United Kingdom
Location: UK
Job Description: A vacancy has arisen to lead the strategically important Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HE & OR) Team in General Medicines. This portfolio has a broad reach and includes new therapies. In this role you will be responsible for a team that delivers compelling value propositions to payors at a national, regional and local level including NIC.E and SMC
Minimum requirements: This role reports directly to the Head of Market Access, and the successful applicant would have the potential to be a successor to the Head of Market Access.
This key role requires:
- Significant industry experience, the majority spent health economics related role.
- Proven leadership capability
- A true team player
- Excellent influencing and networking skills
- A proven ability to strategically plan and drive operational excellence
- Experience at working and delivering results with payor organisations
- An understanding of the UK health system and key payor influencers
Stelfox operates on a very simple maxim:
Find out what people want and give it to them.
The primary focus of each Stelfox consultant is to cultivate a relationship with both client and candidate based on professionalism, speed and accuracy. The latter being the obvious competitive advantage offered by Stelfox afforded through the knowledge and experience of each individual consultant.
The Stelfox team know exactly what type of individuals and skillset each of our clients repeatedly look for.
Please contact Ann-Sofie Brandt for details of this or any other opportunities on 01273-727-930 or ann-sofie@stelfoxuk.com
November 2008: Executive , Industry
National Service Development Director, UK (Market Access)
Location: UK
Job Description
This person will have the opportunity to lead a new, innovative and truly dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a global pharmaceutical with the opportunity to partner with clinical specialists, hospital management and PCTs to develop and implement new non-promotional services that will improve patient care.
You will help to create a team of field based professionals within the Market Access Department. Working with a broad group of internal and external stakeholders this team will develop working relationships with hospital multidisciplinary teams to drive forward service provision that will enhance patient care. This role will report directly to the Head of Market Access.
Minimum requirements
- The ability to analyse and evaluate opportunities to support services which will lead to improvements in patient care
- A clear and proven track record of leading successful teams
- Excellent influencing and networking skills
- Excellent communication skills
- A true team player
- Energy, enthusiasm and a proven ability to strategically plan and drive operational excellence within teams
Stelfox operates on a very simple maxim:
Find out what people want and give it to them.
The primary focus of each Stelfox consultant is to cultivate a relationship with both client and candidate based on professionalism, speed and accuracy. The latter being the obvious competitive advantage offered by Stelfox afforded through the knowledge and experience of each individual consultant.
The Stelfox team know exactly what type of individuals and skillset each of our clients repeatedly look for.
Please contact Ann-Sofie Brandt for details of this or any other opportunities on 01273-727-930 or ann-sofie@stelfoxuk.com