Starfish

Freelance Healthcare Market Researcher

South KoreaRemoteContract

Hire Digital is seeking an experienced Freelance Market Researcher to support in a short-term engagement focused on extrapulmonary neuroendocrine carcinoma (epNEC). The objective is to estimate the first-line (1L) and second-line (2L) treatment-eligible patient population in Australia and South Korea using validated secondary data and epidemiological modeling techniques.

  • Conduct secondary research to estimate the epNEC patient population eligible for treatment in 1L and 2L settings.
  • Build a data-driven patient funnel model that progresses from incidence to diagnosis and treatment, tailored to each target market.
  • Triangulate data from multiple sources (e.g., Clarivate, SEER, GLOBOCAN, PubMed, national health agencies).
  • Benchmark estimates using comparable markets to validate findings.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in epidemiology, market access, or healthcare market research.
  • Proven background in oncology, rare diseases, or biopharma forecasting.
  • Expertise in patient population modelling and secondary research
  • Familiarity with the healthcare landscape in Australia and South Korea is strongly preferred
  • Strong Excel modelling and data validation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

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