Consultant, US Market Access

Avalere

Consultant advising pharmaceutical and biotech clients on US market access at Avalere Health. Leading research, client engagements, project delivery, and strategic recommendations improving access to innovative therapies.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. market access, reimbursement, and health policy, with a strong ability to translate complex data and policy changes into actionable business recommendations. Proven experience in managing projects, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality analytical work within budget and timelines.

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U.S. Market Access ExpertiseReimbursement Landscape KnowledgePayer Coverage StrategyProject Management ExperienceAnalytical Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Health EconomicsMarket AnalyticsLiterature ReviewData ExtractionQuantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchEvidence GenerationStrategic RecommendationsRisk MitigationContracting Strategy

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsClient Relationship ManagementMentoring and CoachingTeam CollaborationPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Medicare Part BMedicare Part DMedicare AdvantageMedicaid340B Drug Pricing ProgramPublic HealthHealthcare ManagementPublic PolicyConsultingPharmaceutical Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject matter expert on US market access, coding, coverage, reimbursement, and policy issues
Monitor and analyze federal and state policies, reimbursement dynamics, and market developments
Translate complex changes into actionable implications, risk mitigation, and strategic recommendations for clients
Develop expertise across payer coverage, health policy, reimbursement, pricing, contracting, evidence generation, launch planning, patient support, market analytics, and site-of-care economics
Lead qualitative and quantitative research to answer client business questions and identify opportunities and risks
Translate market access and business challenges into evidence-based recommendations
Conduct literature reviews, systematic data extraction, analysis, and synthesis
Apply structured problem-solving to ambiguous business questions
Communicate findings through presentations, written deliverables, and daily client interactions
Manage client relationships across multiple engagements and serve as a trusted advisor
Manage project workstreams and teams, delivering high-quality work on time and within budget
Coordinate cross-functional teams and collaborate with subject matter experts
Review and guide project team work and integrate stakeholder input into final deliverables
Mentor, coach, and provide feedback to junior team members
Review work products for analytical rigor and quality
Contribute to the growth of the US Market Access practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Public Health, Business Administration, Health Economics, Health Policy, Public Policy, Healthcare Management, or Public Administration
4+ years of relevant healthcare-focused experience in consulting, pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, health plans, advocacy organizations, government agencies, think tanks, or similar organizations
Strong knowledge of the U.S. market access and reimbursement landscape
Knowledge of payer coverage and utilization management, pricing and contracting strategy, and evidence/value requirements
Working knowledge of Medicare Part B and Part D, Medicare Drug Price Negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program
Ability to translate complex policy analysis, research findings, and data into actionable business recommendations
Proficiency in comprehensive literature reviews, systematic data extraction, analysis, and synthesis
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, timelines, scope, and client expectations
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and executive audiences
Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with limited oversight

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
Option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days
One personal well-being day
9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Free counselling through the employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
Continuous professional development opportunities
On-demand training and support
Global mobility opportunities across the business
Employee Network Groups and related diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
Dedicated social opportunities and resources for homeworkers