Associate Director – Life Science Advisory, US Market Access

Guidehouse

. Create and implement pricing and access strategies for pharmaceutical assets .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $162,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing pricing and access strategies for pharmaceutical assets, with strong project management and client relationship skills. Proficient in market access methodologies, health economics, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.

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Market Access Strategy DevelopmentClient ManagementProject ManagementHealth EconomicsQuantitative Market Research

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Hard Skills

Pricing StrategyFinancial ModelingMarket ResearchProject Budget ManagementQualitative Research DesignData AnalysisStrategic FramingForecastingReimbursement StrategyGross-To-Net Calculations

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsAttention To DetailCreative ThinkingResourcefulness

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAMPHMSPhD

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryDrug DevelopmentPricing PolicyHealthcare PolicyConsulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and implement pricing and access strategies for pharmaceutical assets
Work with senior staff to develop project proposals
Manage consulting teams in developing and communicating client deliverables
Maintain client relationships
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously
Oversee development and review of project deliverables for strategic framing, appropriate methods, and client standards
Facilitate client presentations and manage client relationships
Support business development and the project sales cycle
Manage and develop staff, including performance management of direct reports
Manage project budgets, timelines, and staffing
Create corporate- and product-level market access strategies across product development stages
Design and manage qualitative and quantitative pharmaceutical market access and pricing strategy projects
Oversee materials development and facilitate discussions
Design and lead primary interviews with payers and KOLs
Build Excel-based financial models for price-access scenarios and pricing recommendations
Construct practice economic analyses across settings of care and financial ecosystems
Present to executive-level audiences with actionable insights and recommendations
Train and develop junior consulting staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree; major course of study in science, biomedical engineering, business, or healthcare policy preferred
6+ years of transferable consulting or relevant biotechnology/pharmaceutical work experience in market access, reimbursement, pricing, health economics, forecasting, and/or pipeline strategy
3+ years of direct experience in client management and content delivery roles
Demonstrated project management skills, initiative, resourcefulness, leadership, and strategic and creative thinking
Keen attention to detail
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including communicating clinical and business implications of technically complex products and services
Demonstrated track record managing direct reports and teams of experienced consultants, including managers and consultants
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch
Experience developing, designing, and executing qualitative and quantitative market research
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong market research skills
Deep experience with Part A / hospital inpatient pricing and reimbursement, Part B / medical benefit pricing, Part D / contracting, and gross-to-net calculations
Strong understanding of health economic methodologies and value pricing constructs
Familiarity with current pricing and access laws and proposed pricing policy
Track record of thought leadership, written or podium
Advanced degree such as MBA, MPH, MS, or PhD preferred
No security clearance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Discretionary variable incentive bonus may be available
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
Flexible benefits package
Up to 25% travel