About us
IGES GmbH specialises in health economic and strategic research and consulting services for international pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. It offers biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies solutions for market access, pricing and reimbursement of their medical innovations. The company has offices in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom and also provides support for multinational product launches. IGES is part of the Athagoras Group, which brings together various consulting firms for the life sciences industry.
IGES UK Pharma Ltd. is an entity in the UK, set up specifically to offer strategic advice to clients for early trial planning and launch of new innovative medicines within the NHS system to secure reimbursement. To strengthen and complement our existing extended Market Access team, we are looking for an Analyst to start as soon as possible in London (hybrid working model).
Your mission
Our aim is to expand market access consulting in the United Kingdom by providing holistic strategic support from early trial planning to drug launch and securing reimbursement of innovative medicines. In collaboration with the wider IGES Group, our vision is to deliver a full service from strategy to submission for the pharmaceutical and biotech sector.
This is an entry-level position and an ideal first step into consulting. As an Analyst, you will be an integral part of the project team, supporting our Consultants and the Director in delivering high-quality market access work for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. You will develop consulting-grade skills in a fast-paced, research-driven environment, with structured guidance and clear development opportunities.
Primary responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of a diverse range of market access projects for UK-local accounts or EU as required, of pharmaceutical and biotech companies, working closely with Consultants and colleagues from other functional areas
- Conduct rigorous secondary research and support primary research (e.g. preparing for and following up on interviews with payers, KOLs, physicians and other stakeholders)
- Gather, structure and analyse data to support client recommendations
- Prepare high-quality, client-ready deliverables (presentations, reports and analyses) in line with IGES standards
- Participate in internal meetings and present individual portions of project deliverables
- Support colleagues across other IGES functions in the delivery of multi-country projects with UK components, as well as defined UK-specific projects
- Continuously develop yourself as a market access professional – demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn and take on responsibility
- Support the general profile-raising of IGES UK Pharma in the Market Access space (e.g. LinkedIn and own network) and keep up to date with future launches and changes in NHS policy
Your profile
- Minimum 2:1 honours degree, a Master's with a health economics background is an advantage
- An initial understanding of, or strong interest in, UK market access, pricing and reimbursement and the NHS system
- Some relevant exposure to market access – e.g. internships, study jobs or early experience in the pharmaceutical or consultancy space
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, structured thinking and excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Ability to manage individual tasks and deliver high-quality work to deadlines with appropriate guidance
- You will need to be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship
Our offer
- Competitive salary with the opportunity to grow and shape the company in an early phase
- Structured development and mentoring towards a Consultant career path
- Life insurance and pension scheme following probationary period
- Private healthcare insurance
- 25 days holiday
- Multinational collaboration on projects with the IGES Network
- Hybrid working model enabling home office
contact information
If this role appeals to you, we would be pleased to receive your application (CV and references), stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date, to Alina Weber via the application form or career@iges.com.
