Medical R&D Specialist (Jhb) Market related - Johannesburg
MVG Recruitment Specialists
Position: Medical R&D Specialist Location: JHB Industry: Re-Insurance REF: MVG/MR&D Re-insurance client is seeking a medically qualified incumbent passionate about leveraging research and development to shape the future of public health and the life insurance industry. Join our client's dynamic team and play a pivotal role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to the evolving landscape of health trends and technologies. Research and Development: Perform literature reviews and internal studies to identify trends in public health with implications for mortality and morbidity outcomes. Craft strategies that align with public health changes, guiding product development, pricing, underwriting, and claims processes for life insurers - including the potential impact of NHI. Conduct extensive research and data analysis on diverse public health topics, generating actionable insights to adapt products, pricing, and systems accordingly. Health Technologies and Electronic Health Data: Stay ahead of the curve on emerging health technologies, assessing their potential impact on population health and insurance outcomes. Utilize available data to quantify the effects of health technologies and clinical advancements on mortality and morbidity at a population level. Contribute to the integration of third-party health data for underwriting, claims assessment, and product innovation. Business Management and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a comprehensive research and development plan. Maintain rigorous standards for research documentation and reporting, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Translate research findings into tangible proposals for change and develop reports for internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications and Experience: Essential: Master's in Public Health and working experience within a medical insurance, life insurance, or managed care environment Advantageous: Medical degree, Master's in Health Economics, proficiency in data analytics (Excel, R, Python), and experience in the life insurance industry. Minimum 5 years of experience in public health or epidemiology, with expertise in data analysis and statistical modeling. Strong interpersonal skills, proactive mindset, and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on public health and insurance practices, apply now and be part of a team driving innovation and change. Apply to response "at" mvgrecruitment.co.za , REF: MVG/MR&D
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