Senior Consultant

Acumetis is a global expert commercialisation partner purposefully built to help life sciences win in the age of connectivity. With an integrated model spanning the entire asset lifecycle, deep functional and therapeutic-area expertise, and rigorous, outcome-driven thinking, Acumetis reframes complex problems and shapes solutions that are both imaginative and achievable.

With more than 350 experts globally and experience across 50+ geographic markets, Acumetis helps clients unlock value, accelerate performance and deliver better outcomes for patients.

Acumetis. Reframe what’s possible.

As a Senior Consultant within the Global Value & Access team, you will take a leading role in shaping Market Access strategy, delivering high-quality consulting projects and building trusted relationships with pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

You will apply strong Market Access consulting expertise to help clients navigate complex access challenges, developing strategies and recommendations. Projects may include HTA and JCA strategy, Market Access landscape assessments, pricing and reimbursement strategy, payer research, evidence assessment including evidence gap analyses and evidence generation plans, primary market research, access planning and multi-market strategic engagements.

You will combine critical thinking, strategic problem-solving and strong project management to turn complex research and evidence into clear insights and actionable recommendations. Alongside leading projects and workstreams, you will contribute to client relationships, support business development and coach junior colleagues.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Core Knowledge

• Apply strong knowledge of Market Access, HTA, pricing and reimbursement to support strategic client decision-making.

• Understand payer requirements, access pathways, evidence needs and the evolving Market Access environment across relevant markets.

• Apply appropriate research, analytical and strategic frameworks to different Market Access challenges.

• Understand the evolving European HTA environment, with experience or knowledge of EU Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) highly desirable.

• Translate research, evidence and market insights into meaningful strategic implications and recommendations.

How You Work

Critical Thinking & Attention to Detail

• Critically assess complex information to identify the key insights and strategic implications for clients.

• Structure ambiguous problems, challenge assumptions and develop clear, evidence-based recommendations.

• Connect findings across workstreams to build coherent strategic narratives.

• Review outputs to ensure accuracy, logic, quality and commercial relevance.

Time Management & Collaboration

• Balance multiple timelines and priorities across several projects, ensuring clarity and structure for teams.

• Manage cross-project workload for yourself and others; forecast resource needs and plan ahead.

• Foster a high-trust, collaborative environment; support to resolve conflicts and support positive team culture.

• Mentor team members at more junior levels, encouraging feedback, development, and high performance.

Communication & Client Engagement

• Lead client presentations, workshops and strategic discussions with confidence and clarity.

• Communicate complex information through clear, persuasive presentations, reports and recommendations.

• Manage day-to-day client interactions, maintaining alignment, responsiveness and strong relationships.

• Navigate complex client discussions professionally and proactively.

Project Management

• Lead full projects or major components, managing timelines, budgets, work allocation, and quality.

• Oversee project coordination, internal communication, and stakeholder management across functions.

• Anticipate project risks, identify solutions early, and ensure smooth execution from scoping to delivery.

• Ensure team adherence to internal (e.g.CMAP) processes, forecasting requirements, and project controls.

Client Management

• Lead client management tasks with minimal oversight

• Proactively flag issues/changes in scope and/or timelines and support team problem-solving

What You Do

Market Access Strategy, Research & Analysis

• Lead and deliver a variety of Market Access projects, including HTA and JCA strategy, Market Access landscape assessments, pricing and reimbursement, payer research and access planning.

• Assess payer needs, HTA requirements, reimbursement pathways, policy developments and competitive landscapes to identify key access challenges and opportunities.

• Design and oversee primary and secondary research, including payer interviews, advisory boards, landscape research and evidence assessments.

• Synthesise complex information into clear insights, strategic implications and actionable recommendations for clients.

• Guide junior team members in research, analysis and the development of high-quality strategic outputs.

Writing & Storytelling

• Develop and review client-ready reports, presentations and other strategic deliverables.

• Build clear and compelling stories that connect findings, insights, implications and recommendations.

• Ensure outputs are concise, persuasive and tailored to client objectives and audiences.

Presentation & Business Development

• Lead client presentations, workshops and discussions, confidently responding to questions and facilitating conversations.

• Contribute to proposals, including project objectives, approaches, timelines and budgets.

• Identify opportunities for follow-on work and contribute to broader business development and internal initiatives.

Education

• Degree-level qualification (2.1 or above preferred) in a relevant health, scientific, economics or related discipline, such as Health Economics, Public Health, Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Statistics or a related field.

• An advanced degree such as an MSc, MRes, MBA or PhD is advantageous but not essential where the candidate demonstrates strong relevant Market Access consulting experience.

Skills & Capabilities

• Extensive consulting experience within Market Access (3/4 years minimum), including experience leading workstreams or project components.

• Experience across relevant Market Access project types, such as HTA strategy, pricing and reimbursement, payer research and landscape assessments.

• Strong understanding of HTA and payer decision-making, with knowledge or experience of JCA advantageous.

• Ability to interpret complex information and turn it into strategically and commercially relevant recommendations.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and project management capabilities.

• Excellent written, presentation and client-facing communication skills.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.

• Ability to lead and coach junior colleagues and review work to ensure high-quality delivery.

• Professional maturity and independence when managing client interactions and contributing to strategic discussions.

VALUE FRAMEWORK

At Acumetis, our values are built upon four essential values that define the competencies and behaviours needed for each role within our organisation: business, self, team, and client. These values are represented by: