Research Analyst – Strategic Market Access

Job Summary:

Our Research Analysts within Strategic Market Access are key contributors to the delivery of a wide range of evidence generation and market access projects across global and UK clients.

The role will initially focus on supporting evidence synthesis, with the opportunity to develop across broader service lines including value communications, global payer strategy, and HTA submissions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Evidence Synthesis

Conducting systematic/targeted/structured literature reviews
Developing and performing database searches and writing protocols for literature reviews
Identifying relevant evidence for research questions (primary and secondary screening)
Extracting, analyzing, and summarizing data from a range of sources for internal and external stakeholders
Performing quality control checks to ensure data accuracy
Summarizing literature review findings in a report/slide deck
Providing writing support for HTA submissions and publications based on HEOR studies
Communicating with the internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely execution of the project

Strategic Market Access & HTA support

Supporting the development of HTA submissions and value dossiers (UK and global)
Contributing to evidence synthesis and insight generation to support payer strategy
Supporting development of value communication materials
Assisting with landscape assessments and market access strategy development
Supporting adaptation of global evidence to local market requirements

Broader project and business support

Contributing to proposal development and business development activities
Communicating with internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery
Supporting the development and maintenance of internal processes and quality standards
Keeping up to date with developments in HTA and payer requirements
Contributing to thought leadership and publications

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

BSc or Master’s Degree in any relevant science, such as Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Health Economics, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Health, or Statistics
Experience conducting or supporting systematic literature reviews is preferred
Understanding of payer systems and health technology assessment is desirable

Key skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
High attention to detail, particularly when working with complex datasets
Ability to clearly summarise clinical and economic evidence
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Technical skills

Familiarity with literature review methodologies (e.g. PRISMA) preferred
Experience with literature review software (e.g. DistillerSR, Nested Knowledge) preferred
Experience with reference management software (e.g. EndNote) desirable
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Working model

Hybrid working (1 day per week in office)
UK-based, with flexibility to work across global teams

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% of potential global travel

About OPEN Health

At OPEN Health, we connect visionary minds, pioneering science, and advanced technology to drive real impact. By uniting people, science, and technology, we activate new opportunities for biopharma innovation. Our expertise across medical affairs and market access unlocks faster, smarter routes to market. We are committed to improving patient outcomes worldwide. To learn more, visit www.openhealthgroup.com.

OPEN Health. The right combination to unlock possibilities.

What we offer:

As a global organization, OPEN Health is committed to supporting our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits program

Competitive pay, generous paid vacation, holidays and more, across all our locations
Ongoing training and development opportunities which foster and shape your individual career path
An active and growing commitment to bettering the communities our employees call home through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
The opportunity to thrive in a global, collaborative environment while working every day to improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing
Diverse, inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work

If we sound like the sort of business environment in which you would thrive, then we would love to hear from you.

OPEN Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.