Associate Consultant / Consultant at Red Nucleus is responsible for leading project workstreams and supporting the delivery of strategic consulting engagements for pharmaceutical clients. Working as part of a collaborative team, this individual will conduct research, analyze complex data, develop strategic insights, and build evidence-based recommendations that help clients navigate pricing, reimbursement, market access and commercialization challenges across global markets.
This role combines analytical rigor, structured problem-solving, client communication, and project leadership. Successful candidates will contribute to all phases of consulting engagements, including secondary research, stakeholder engagement, qualitative and quantitative analysis, development of strategic recommendations, and presentation of findings to clients.
Candidates may be hired at either the Associate Consultant or Consultant level based on experience and demonstrated capabilities
Responsibilities:
Strategic Analysis & Insight Generation
- Conduct secondary research across pricing, reimbursement, market access, healthcare policy, competitive intelligence, and therapeutic area landscapes.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify key findings, strategic insights, risks, and opportunities.
- Apply structured problem-solving approaches to address complex client business questions.
- Develop strategic recommendations supported by evidence, stakeholder input, and market analysis.
- Translate complex information into clear, actionable implications for clients.
Client Engagement
- Develop a strong understanding of client objectives, products, therapeutic areas, and market dynamics.
- Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions and recommendations.
- Present analyses, findings, and strategic recommendations clearly and confidently.
Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across project teams and functional areas.
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Education, Experience, Training, and Knowledge
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Economics, Public Health, Health Policy, Pharmacy, or a related discipline required. Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD) valued, but not required
Experience:
Associate Consultant
- Approximately 2-4 years of experience in consulting, market access, healthcare strategy, life sciences, pharmaceutical industry, or a related field
Consultant
- Approximately 3-5+ years of experience in consulting, market access, healthcare strategy, life sciences, pharmaceutical industry, or a related field.
- Experience leading workstreams and managing project activities
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills - conducts primary and secondary research and provides insights
- Ability to structure and solve complex business problems
- Experience synthesizing information from multiple data sources into clear recommendations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent PowerPoint storytelling and presentation development capabilities
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Professional presence and comfort interacting with clients and senior stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams
Diversity, equity and inclusion are valued at Red Nucleus and we believe we have a shared responsibility to provide equal opportunity and foster an inclusive spirit. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, caste, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Associate Consultant / Consultant, Value, Access & Pricing Advisory in London employer: Red Nucleus
At Red Nucleus, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our Pharma Market Access Associate Consultants benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and creativity. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a dynamic workplace that values diversity and promotes meaningful contributions to the pharmaceutical industry.
