SME & Contractor

Acumetis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumetis, a leading life sciences consulting firm, is seeking experienced subject matter experts and contractors to support client engagements in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, and market access. The role focuses on providing specialized knowledge, strategic guidance, and hands-on delivery across patient services, commercialization, and operations.

You'll collaborate with Acumetis teams and clients, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, translate findings into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Experience in life sciences, pharma, biotech, healthcare, or related consulting.
• Subject matter expertise aligned with the client engagement.
• Experience delivering consulting projects and strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to present to executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized knowledge and insights in life sciences domains.
• Assess client needs, identify opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to client meetings, interviews, workshops, and executive presentations.
• Deliver analyses, reports, and implementation plans with quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Skills

Life sciences

Client engagement

Project management

Technical writing

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Professional certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Acumetis is a leading life sciences consulting firm dedicated to helping pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations navigate complex commercialization, market access, patient services, and operational challenges. We partner with clients across the product lifecycle, from development through launch and beyond, delivering strategic solutions that improve patient access, engagement, and outcomes while driving business performance.

Our expertise spans patient services strategy, market access, reimbursement solutions, patient support program design, hub services optimization, patient engagement, commercialization planning, and operational excellence. We work closely with clients to develop and implement innovative, patient‑centric solutions that address evolving industry demands, business priorities, and regulatory requirements.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking experienced subject matter experts and contractors to support client engagements across the life sciences sector. This role will provide specialized expertise, strategic guidance, and hands‑on support for projects involving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, patient services, market access, commercialization, and operational improvement initiatives.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Provide specialized knowledge and practical insights in areas such as patient services, market access, reimbursement, commercialization, healthcare operations, compliance, or related life sciences disciplines.

• Apply industry expertise to assess client needs, identify opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.

• Stay informed about emerging trends, policy changes, regulatory developments, and best practices affecting life sciences organizations.

Client Engagement

• Collaborate with Acumetis teams and client stakeholders to understand business objectives, operational challenges, and project requirements.

• Participate in client meetings, interviews, workshops, working sessions, and executive presentations as needed.

• Build trusted relationships through effective communication, responsiveness, and high‑quality delivery.

Project Delivery

• Support the planning and execution of consulting engagements, workstreams, assessments, and implementation initiatives.

• Develop clear, accurate, and practical deliverables, including analyses, reports, presentations, process documentation, recommendations, and implementation plans.

• Complete assigned work independently and within agreed timelines, scope, quality standards, and budget requirements.

• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues and communicate them promptly to project leadership.

Analysis and Recommendations

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, benchmarking, process assessments, and market or operational evaluations.

• Translate complex findings into concise insights and recommendations that support informed client decision‑making.

• Help clients design scalable, compliant, and patient‑centric solutions aligned with business and operational goals.

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

• Work effectively with cross‑functional consulting teams, client stakeholders, external partners, and other subject matter experts.

• Share relevant expertise, tools, methodologies, and industry perspectives with Acumetis team members.

• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing project environment.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure work products and recommendations reflect applicable healthcare, life sciences, privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

• Protect confidential client, patient, business, and proprietary information in accordance with Acumetis policies and applicable agreements.

• Maintain accurate documentation and follow project governance, quality assurance, and communication processes.

Business Development and Thought Leadership

• Support proposal development, capability presentations, client discussions, and business development activities when requested.

• Contribute to industry content, insights, presentations, workshops, or other thought leadership initiatives.

• Help identify opportunities to expand client relationships and enhance Acumetis' life sciences consulting capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, consulting, market access, patient services, commercialization, or a related field.

• Subject matter expertise relevant to the specific client engagement or project assignment.

• Experience delivering consulting projects, strategic initiatives, operational improvements, or specialized advisory services.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, project management, and organizational skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a consulting or project‑based environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, client stakeholders, and executive audiences.

• Working knowledge of applicable healthcare, life sciences, privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity and collaboration tools.

Key Competencies

• Deep subject matter expertise and practical industry knowledge.

• Strategic thinking and innovative problem‑solving.

• Client‑centric approach with a commitment to high‑quality outcomes.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills.

• Ability to analyze complex information and develop actionable recommendations.

• Adaptability and comfort working in changing, project‑based environments.

• Professional judgment, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Collaborative mindset and commitment to advancing patient access, support, and care.