
Why you should pursue a career in market access
Market
Access is a multifaceted process that is essentially the driving force behind
the successful delivery of every medical device, drug, or therapy to market. It’s
the final hurdle in launching a healthcare product and entails getting the
right device or treatment to the right patient at the right time. It’s also one
of the fastest-growing industries, with global pharmaceutical sales expected to
reach $1.5 trillion by 2023.
This
exponential growth is a result of the rapid development of technology and
science – two contributors that are adding to the excitement of the industry as
new solutions unfold. Suffice it to say, with so many innovations transpiring,
now is the ultimate time to work in medical
sales or market
access.
But remember
- to navigate this role, research competency and deep industry knowledge are
essential. Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to inform, influence,
and persuade will also be to your advantage. If this sounds like you, consider
these three reasons why you should pursue a career in market access:
1. You’ll be bringing life-changing products and therapies to the market
Market
access specialists play a key role in each step of the product lifecycle. From
conceptualisation through to market authorisation and sales, they are a common denominator
that shapes the path of each product and therapy they are assigned. This
process can be incredibly rewarding. You will pay witness to clinical
development and then bring the product or therapy right through to patient
access – where you will witness first-hand how treatment can improve a patient’s
life in a real-world setting.
2. Diverse projects will ensure that there is never a dull moment
Many market
access specialists work in different divisions and sometimes across multiple
geographical regions, so no two projects are the same. This is good news if you
enjoy unique challenges, forward-thinking, and innovation. You may even have
multiple projects to balance at one time. This type of management will require
agility and flexibility, but if you can keep up with the pace, you could be
working on evidence generation plans one day and a product launch event the
next.
3. You can work with a broad range of stakeholders, each with different needs
Many key
players are involved in improving healthcare and developing new devices, drugs,
and therapies. So, it goes without saying that a market access specialist needs
to be a people person. If you enjoy liaising with stakeholders, building relationships and networks, and working with a diverse range of
professionals who are passionate about improving healthcare, then you can find
personal fulfilment in a market access career. Personal fulfilment is important
for your mental well-being and will help attain life satisfaction.
How do you
become a market access manager?
If you want
to change the world, then market access manager careers and
similar healthcare roles are the way forward. To become a market access
specialist or manager, you will need to complete a Life Sciences degree. Furthermore,
candidates need to demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the health sector
and possess relevant experience. Passion and determination are needed to
advance in your career.
Start a market access career with IQVIA
IQVIA delivers
quality patient-centric and medical solutions to help customers in the
healthcare industry. We’re committed to delivering the best results and we
offer equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. IQVIA understands the
challenges healthcare and life sciences companies face, and we strive to make a
positive impact. Browse our latest medical market access vacancies and join us on our mission to advance
the healthcare sector.
Looking to
ace that interview? Read: How to prepare for a market access
interview so that
you can secure that role in market access.
Find out more about life at IQVIA
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4,600 data scientists
including statisticians and analytics developers
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1,900+ epidemiologists
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56+ petabytes of unique data
including 1.2B+ non-identified patient records
Did you know IQVIA has
86,000+ employees
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Countless development opportunities
for personal and professional growth
Did you know IQVIA cares about
Health and Wellbeing
for all its employees
Did you know IQVIA has
Excellent work-life balance
and is committed to this kind of culture
Did you know IQVIA has
1,900+ epidemiologists
and real world insight experts
Did you know IQVIA has
56+ petabytes of unique data
including 1.2B+ non-identified patient records
Did you know IQVIA cares about
Health and Wellbeing
for all its employees
Did you know IQVIA has
4,600 data scientists
including statisticians and analytics developers
Did you know IQVIA has
Countless development opportunities
for personal and professional growth
Did you know IQVIA has
Excellent work-life balance
and is committed to this kind of culture
Did you know IQVIA has
86,000+ employees
from clinicians to data scientists each transforming healthcare in 100+ countries
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