Medical Affairs Specialist, Health Systems and Payer

  • Location: Illinois, United States
  • Type: Contract
  • Job ID: 10666
  • Work Setting: Off-Site
  • Posted: October 8, 2026
  • Closing Date: November 22, 2027
  • Tax Status: W2

Medical Affairs Specialist, Health Systems and Payer 
12 month contract 
Must be able to work on a W2 
Remote, any time zone 


Join us in shaping the future of healthcare from anywhere in the United States! As a Medical Affairs Specialist in Health Systems and Payer, you'll play a crucial role in advancing medical understanding and patient access through impactful scientific communication, strategic insights, and cross-functional collaboration. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare delivery and have a knack for translating complex data into clear, meaningful content, this opportunity is for you.

Overview
This contract role supports North America's Medical Affairs team by developing high-quality scientific and educational content targeted at payers, pharmacy benefit managers, IDNs, and government stakeholders. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, actionable, and compliant materials that highlight medical, clinical, and economic value. You’ll also analyze and report key activity metrics to help guide strategic decision-making and improve engagement effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain scientific content such as presentations, discussion guides, training resources, and evidence summaries for payer engagement
  • Support payer discussions and advisory boards by synthesizing scientific insights related to product value, reimbursement, and market access strategies
  • Develop and update product dossiers and economic models, including budget-impact analyses and value-based evaluation tools
  • Draft and review medical-information responses for payer inquiries and committee requests
  • Analyze operational data including customer interactions and activity metrics, creating reports and dashboards that inform leadership and drive improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure all materials are scientifically accurate, compliant, and aligned with business objectives

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Doctorate in a scientific field such as clinical, pharmacy, health economics, or related discipline
  • 1-2 years of experience supporting Medical Affairs, HEOR, market access, or similar functions in healthcare or life sciences
  • Strong scientific writing, editing, and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to analyze and communicate complex clinical and economic data effectively
  • Experience working independently in a remote, collaborative environment

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with payer-facing documents, product dossiers, or value assessments
  • Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools, Veeva Vault, or CRM systems
  • Background in diabetes, continuous glucose monitoring, or chronic disease management
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