Associate Director – Life Sciences Advisory – Market Access

Guidehouse

Associate Director in Life Sciences Advisory developing pricing and access strategies for pharmaceutical clients. Overseeing project deliverables and managing client relationships in a consulting environment.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeIllinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee development and review of project deliverables to ensure proper framing of strategic issues, use of appropriate methods, and that materials are up to client standards
Facilitate client presentations and manage client relationships
Actively supports business development and 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 for technologies across multiple stages of the product development cycle
Designing and managing project teams to execute various pharmaceutical market access and pricing strategy projects, both qualitative and quantitative, including overseeing development of materials and facilitating discussions as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, a 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, and/or health economics.
3+ years of direct experience in client management and content delivery roles.
Demonstrated track record of managing direct reports and teams of experienced consultants that include 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

market access strategiespricing strategyqualitative researchquantitative researchproject managementperformance managementbusiness developmentclient management

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershiprelationship managementteam management