Pharmaceuticals - Value, Access & Reimbursement Consultant

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - Value, Market Access & Reimbursement
At ZS, our Value, Market Access & Reimbursement team sits at the forefront of how life-changing therapies reach patients.
In this role, you'll work with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to ensure their products are not only clinically effective-but also accessible, reimbursed, and commercially successful. You'll combine strategy, analytics, and healthcare system insight to help clients navigate complex payer landscapes, develop pricing strategies, and demonstrate product value.
What You'll Do:

• Support development of global and local market access strategies across product lifecycle stages
• Assess payer environments (e.g., NHS, insurers, HTA bodies) and identify barriers to access
• Develop pricing strategies and architectures across markets
• Analyse competitor pricing, reimbursement benchmarks, and contracting dynamics
• Support payer negotiations and access strategy decisions
• Build compelling value propositions that demonstrate clinical and economic benefit
• Translate complex data into clear, payer-relevant value stories
• Support alignment with HTA and reimbursement requirements
• Conduct analysis of coverage policies, formulary positioning, and access restrictions
• Assess reimbursement risks and access barriers for new and in-market assets
• Use claims, pricing, and market data to generate insights and inform strategy
• Present recommendations to stakeholders across commercial, market access, and medical teams
• Support project management, deliverable creation, and client communication
• Build strong relationships and contribute to high-impact consulting engagements
• Coach, lead and mentor junior team members

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years' experience of robust experience in Market Access, Value & Pricing from a Life Sciences Consultancy organization
• Experience leading multiple Market Access, Value Pricing projects simultaneously, being the key point of contact for external and internal stakeholders on pitches, proposals and progress update meetings
• Experience operating on EU/UK centric projects

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United Kingdom , visit ZS UK office locations | Where we work | ZS .
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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