Senior Consultant in Life Sciences Market Access

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Travel Required:

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What You Will Do:

• Lead and support client engagements in Life Sciences Market Access, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients develop and execute strategies to improve patient access and commercial performance.
• Conduct market access assessments, including payer landscape analysis, value proposition development, pricing and reimbursement strategy, and stakeholder mapping.
• Develop high-quality client deliverables such as strategy decks, workshop materials, executive summaries, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex client challenges and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Manage workstreams independently, ensuring timely delivery, strong quality control, and alignment with project objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and support senior team members in identifying follow-on opportunities and contributing to account growth.
• Stay current on market access trends, policy changes, and competitive developments within the life sciences industry.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in life sciences, health economics, business, public health, or a related field preferred.
• (FIVE) 5+ years of experience in Life Sciences, Market Access, Healthcare Consulting, HEOR, Pricing, Reimbursement, or a related advisory role.
• Strong understanding of U.S. and/or global market access, payer dynamics, pricing strategy, reimbursement pathways, and value communication.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, synthesize findings, and communicate clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior consulting experience in a market access or life sciences strategy firm.
• Experience supporting clients across pharmaceutical, biotech, specialty pharmacy, or medical technology sectors.
• Knowledge of HEOR, evidence generation, value dossiers, patient access strategy, or channel strategy.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Advanced degree such as an MBA, PharmD, MPH, PhD, or MS.
• Experience mentoring junior team members or leading small project teams.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

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