Chicago, IL, USA
28 days ago
Senior Consultant - Life Sciences Advisory - Market Access

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

The Market Access & Pricing team provides commercialization strategy and reimbursement services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics companies. Our client services range from pre-commercialization marketing strategies to working with managed care organizations to develop policies affecting the use and payment of our clients’ novel therapies or diagnostics.

Senior Consultants are integral members of Guidehouse Life Sciences teams and contribute to all levels of the consulting process. Life Sciences Senior Consultants are responsible for the day-to-day management of consulting assignments and have regular interactions with clients.  Specific responsibilities for the Market Access position include:

Conducting qualitative research with payers and providers

Performing market landscape assessments for our clients’ technologies and their competitors, which include evaluating clinical literature, health economic and outcomes literature, payer medical policies, and payer formularies

Conducting market sizing, segmentation, and penetration analyses

Creating corporate- and product-level commercialization strategies for technologies in the early stages of the product development cycle

Building Excel-based financial models to evaluate product development scenarios and inform pricing strategy

Developing pricing and reimbursement strategies for new products

Designing outcomes and econometric studies in a way that resonates with key stakeholder unmet needs

Travel is project dependent but averages 20 percent

The Life Sciences Practice encourages career development and hiring for the long term.  Senior Consultants follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen their knowledge in the field of healthcare and the practice of consulting.  As Senior Consultants hone their project management skills and ability to manage multiple work streams, they progress to the position of Managing Consultant.  

What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree, major course of study in science, biomedical engineering, or healthcare policy and planning.

3-5 years of consulting or related business experience in market access, reimbursement, pricing, and/or health economics.

Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a deep interest in healthcare with an eye towards market access and reimbursement.  We seek candidates with strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Knowledge of US and/or Global pricing & market access, developed via experience in healthcare consulting or within the pharmaceutical industry.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Advanced degree preferred, MBA/MS/MPH/PharmD/PhD with prior work experience in the healthcare industry.

Ability to understand and clearly communicate the clinical and business implications of technically complex products and services.

Candidates should be strong team players, take initiative, and think strategically and creatively.

A track record in mentoring junior staff members is preferred; managing successful projects is an advantage.

Track record of promotion within a firm or achievement that shows ability to take on progressively more responsibility.

The annual salary range for this position is $94,900.00-$142,300.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


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
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


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