Job Description

Position Title: Commercial Associate (Market Access BU)

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.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

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

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