Associate Consultant / Counsultant, Value, Access & Pricing Advisory

This role combines analytical rigor, structured problem-solving, client communication, and project leadership. Successful candidates will contribute to all phases of consulting engagements, including secondary research, stakeholder engagement, qualitative and quantitative analysis, development of strategic recommendations, and presentation of findings to clients.

Candidates may be hired at either the Associate Consultant or Consultant level based on experience and demonstrated capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Analysis & Insight Generation

* Conduct secondary research across pricing, reimbursement, market access, healthcare policy, competitive intelligence, and therapeutic area landscapes.
* Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify key findings, strategic insights, risks, and opportunities.
* Apply structured problem-solving approaches to address complex client business questions.
* Develop strategic recommendations supported by evidence, stakeholder input, and market analysis.
* Translate complex information into clear, actionable implications for clients.

Project Delivery

* Lead or support project workstreams across pricing and access strategy engagements.
* Develop project plans, timelines, and workstream deliverables.
* Coordinate project activities, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and client expectations are met.
* Contribute to the design and execution of primary research, including stakeholder interviews, surveys, and advisory boards.
* Support development of discussion guides, interview materials, and analytical frameworks.
* Ensure high-quality, client-ready deliverables through rigorous quality control and attention to detail.

Client Engagement

* Develop a strong understanding of client objectives, products, therapeutic areas, and market dynamics.
* Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions and recommendations.
* Present analyses, findings, and strategic recommendations clearly and confidently.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

* Collaborate effectively with colleagues across project teams and functional areas.
* Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Firm Development

* Support business development activities, proposals, thought leadership initiatives, and recruiting efforts.
* Contribute to internal knowledge management, best practices, and capability-building initiatives.
* Stay current on evolving trends in healthcare, market access, pricing, reimbursement, and biopharmaceutical commercialization.

Education, Experience, Training, and Knowledge

Education:

* Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Economics, Public Health, Health Policy, Pharmacy, or a related discipline required. Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD) valued, but not required

Experience:

Associate Consultant

* Approximately 2-4 years of experience in consulting, market access, healthcare strategy, life sciences, pharmaceutical industry, or a related field

Consultant

* Approximately 3-5+ years of experience in consulting, market access, healthcare strategy, life sciences, pharmaceutical industry, or a related field.
* Experience leading workstreams and managing project activities

Skills & Abilities:

* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
* Ability to structure and solve complex business problems
* Experience synthesizing information from multiple data sources into clear recommendations
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent PowerPoint storytelling and presentation development capabilities
* Strong project management and organizational skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team environments
* Professional presence and comfort interacting with clients and senior stakeholders
* Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams
* Ability to work in a global environment with an understanding of cultural differences and work practices

Diversity, equity and inclusion are valued at Red Nucleus and we believe we have a shared responsibility to provide equal opportunity and foster an inclusive spirit. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, caste, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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