Job Family:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Lead the development and execution of US market access strategy to support brand objectives and patient access goals.
Partner cross-functionally with marketing, value and evidence, medical, regulatory, sales, and finance teams to shape access and reimbursement strategies.
Assess payer landscape, coverage, coding, reimbursement, and policy trends to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic actions.
Develop value propositions, access narratives, payer materials, and strategic recommendations that support product uptake and reimbursement.
Guide preparation for pricing, contracting, and access-related decisions in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Monitor competitor and market dynamics, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable market access plans.
Represent US market access strategy in internal governance forums and support senior leadership decision-making with clear recommendations and analyses.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business, life sciences, public health, pharmacy, or a related field preferred.
10+ years of relevant experience in market access, payer strategy, pricing, reimbursement, HEOR, or related pharmaceutical/biotech commercial functions.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing US market access strategies for specialty, branded, or launch-stage products.
Strong understanding of the US payer environment, including commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, PBM, and provider reimbursement dynamics.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience translating complex data and payer insights into clear business recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Advanced degree such as MBA, PharmD, MPH, MS, or PhD.
Experience in oncology, immunology, rare
disease, or other specialty therapeutic areas.
Launch experience with new products in the US market access environment.
Experience with pricing strategy, contracting, and payer value communication.
Knowledge of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and real-world evidence.
Experience leading teams or mentoring junior colleagues.
Experience working in a global or highly matrixed organization.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
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
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
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Guidehouse Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, United States
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