About this Market Access Specialist role at Stryker
This position supports Market Access and Clinical Research activities for Stryker’s products in Korea, with the objective of enabling appropriate reimbursement and access to Stryker’s medical technologies while supporting high-quality clinical research.
The role supports reimbursement planning and execution for new and existing products by reviewing reimbursement pathways, healthcare policies, clinical and economic evidence, market information, and business needs. Key responsibilities include contributing to reimbursement submissions, nHTA and related market access activities, while collaborating with government bodies, healthcare stakeholders, Business Units, and cross-functional teams to assess reimbursement opportunities, access barriers, and changes in the healthcare environment.
The role also supports and coordinates Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) throughout the study lifecycle, including proposal review, internal approval, study coordination, documentation, budget and contract coordination, stakeholder communication, progress and deliverable tracking, and publication-related activities. All activities are managed in accordance with applicable regulations, ethical standards, and company requirements.
Across both functions, the position requires effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the ability to interpret complex information, and a proactive approach to identifying appropriate actions and solutions. As experience and capabilities develop, the individual is expected to take increasing ownership of assigned activities and projects while building broader expertise across Market Access and Clinical Research.
What You Will Be Doing
1. Market Access
- Support reimbursement activities for new and existing products, including reimbursement submissions, pricing-related activities, and nHTA.
- Conduct literature searches and review relevant clinical evidence, including peer-reviewed publications, clinical study results, treatment guidelines, and other scientific sources, to understand the clinical value and supporting evidence for Stryker’s products and technologies.
- Analyze clinical, economic, reimbursement, and market information to identify and organize evidence for reimbursement submissions, value demonstration, and other Market Access activities.
- Monitor changes in healthcare policies and the reimbursement environment and assess their potential implications for Stryker’s products and businesses.
- Support the preparation of reimbursement dossiers, supporting evidence, and other materials required for communication with relevant government bodies and healthcare stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Business Units and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and provide appropriate reimbursement and market access support for new and existing products.
- Support the assessment of reimbursement pathways, access barriers, and potential opportunities, contributing to practical approaches based on available evidence and market conditions.
- Maintain effective communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders and ensure timely follow-up on assigned reimbursement and market access activities.
2. Clinical Research
- Support and coordinate Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) throughout the study lifecycle, from proposal review and internal approval through study execution, completion, and publication-related activities.
- Review relevant scientific and clinical literature to understand the clinical background, existing evidence, study rationale, and research questions, and coordinate scientific and operational reviews of IIS proposals with appropriate internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate study-related budgets, contracts, documentation, and other operational requirements in collaboration with investigators and relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain regular communication with investigators and study sites and monitor study progress, timelines, milestones, and key deliverables to ensure appropriate follow-up throughout the study.
- Maintain complete and accurate study documentation and support compliance with applicable regulations, ethical standards, and company policies and procedures.
- Communicate study progress, key issues, and relevant findings to internal stakeholders and coordinate appropriate follow-up when required.
Who We Are Looking For
1. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Professional working proficiency in Korean and English.
- Open to candidates with varying levels of relevant experience.
2. Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant experience in Market Access, reimbursement, Clinical Research, or related functions.
- Experience in the medical device or broader healthcare industry, regardless of functional background.
- Knowledge or experience of the Korean reimbursement environment, including HIRA/NECA, nHTA, or related reimbursement processes.
3. Key Strengths & Attributes
- Learning Agility & AdaptabilityAbility and willingness to quickly learn new concepts, processes, and subject areas across both Market Access and Clinical Research.
- Integrity & ProfessionalismDemonstrates integrity, honesty, and sound professional judgment. Communicates transparently and respectfully and addresses issues and mistakes openly and responsibly.
- Analytical, Critical & Logical ThinkingAbility to critically evaluate information and evidence, identify key issues and gaps, organize complex information logically, and develop well-reasoned conclusions and practical next steps.
- Ownership & AccountabilityDemonstrates strong ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities, with consistent follow-through, transparent communication of progress and issues, and timely escalation when support or intervention is needed.
- Scientific Literature Review & InterpretationAbility to search, review, and interpret scientific and clinical literature, including clinical evidence, study rationale, and key findings relevant to Market Access and Clinical Research.
- Clear & Structured Written CommunicationAbility to organize complex information and communicate key points clearly, logically, and accurately in written documents.