Associate Consultant, Market Access Advisory

Associate Consultant / Consultant at Red Nucleus is responsible for leading project workstreams and supporting the delivery of strategic consulting engagements for pharmaceutical clients. Working as part of a collaborative team, this individual will conduct research, analyze complex data, develop strategic insights, and build evidence-based recommendations that help clients navigate pricing, reimbursement, market access and commercialization challenges across global markets.  

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. 
• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications  

Experience in one or more of the following areas:  

• Pricing and market access strategy 

• Global market access 

• Health technology assessment (HTA) 

• Reimbursement & payer research 

• Launch strategy  

• Portfolio strategy 

• Commercial strategy 

• Healthcare policy 

• Qualitative market research 

• Pharmaceutical commercialization  

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. 

• Build trusted relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and high-quality work. 

• Anticipate client needs and proactively identify solutions and next steps. 

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 

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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