Job Description
Position Title: Market Access Associate
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Market Access Associate to support the administration and operational activities within our Market Access team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth administrative processes that facilitate effective market access strategies and execution.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Market Access team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating internal and external communications.Assist in the preparation and organization of market access documentation, reports, and presentations.Maintain and update databases related to pricing, reimbursement, and market access activities.Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Regulatory Affairs, commercial and GMSA to ensure alignment and timely information flow.Support the tracking and monitoring of market access projects, timelines, and deliverables.Handle correspondence with external stakeholders, including payers, consultants, and vendors.Assist in the preparation and submission of reimbursement dossiers and other government tender documents as needed.Support the development and maintenance of internal resources such as market access toolkits, templates, and standard operating procedures to enhance team competency.Assist in gathering and analyzing market access data and insights to help the team build strategic understanding and decision-making skills.Encourage continuous learning by coordinating access to relevant market access courses, certifications, and industry updates.Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all administrative tasks.WHAT YOU MUST HAVE
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills in both Mandarin and English, with a pleasant personality and strong interpersonal abilities.Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with effective time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions while being a collaborative team player.Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience with digital marketing tools is a plus.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to conduct detailed financial analyses; experience in performing budget impact analysis will be a plus.Preferred Experience
Industry Experience: 2-3+ years of working experience in the pharmaceutical industry with administrative and marketing support roles.Project/Process Management: Experience in project management and process optimization.Event Coordination: Proven experience in coordinating and facilitating events.Key Attributes
Agile Mindset: Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and learn quickly.Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret various forms of data.Positive Attitude: An aggressive, accountable, and positive approach to teamwork and collaboration.Current Employees apply HERE
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
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RegularRelocation:
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Required Skills:
Administrative Policies, Administrative Policies, Communication Management, Database Management, Data Entry, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Facility Management, File Management, Management Process, Market Access, Marketing Operations, Microsoft Office, Office Applications, Office Equipment Maintenance, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Process Improvements, Processing Expense Reports, Project Coordination, Public Administration, Regulatory Project Management, Reimbursement, Reporting and Analysis, Report Presentations, Stakeholder Relationship Management {+ 5 more}Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
09/26/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R362190