Engagement Manager - Life Sciences Strategy Consulting

Norstella; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A life sciences consulting firm is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead Pricing and Contracting Strategy initiatives. This remote position offers a salary range of $200,000 to $230,000, focusing on managing client relationships and providing strategic guidance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in life sciences consulting and a strong data analytics background. Competitive benefits are included in the offer.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug benefits

Health savings accounts

401k retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in life sciences strategy consulting, especially in Pricing and Contracting.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver client-ready deliverables.
• Deep understanding of the market access landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pricing and Contracting Strategy business unit.
• Serve as main client contact for strategic projects.
• Provide subject expertise for Pricing and Contracting strategy.

Skills

Life sciences strategy consulting

Pricing and Contracting Strategy

Data analytics

Team management

Job description

Overview

Engagement Manager - Life Sciences Strategy Consulting

Company: Dedham Group

Location: Remote, United States

Date Posted: Jan 21, 2025

Employment Type: Full Time

Job ID: R-142

About The Dedham Group

We set out to develop a health care innovation organization that could separate the background “noise” from what warrants investment in our highly complex, rapidly evolving marketplace lacking transparency to enable our pharmaceutical and biotech clients to make better decisions and flourish.

Today, ten years later, we are the preeminent U.S. market access oncology and specialty strategy partner, grounded in the structure and logic of the strategy consulting discipline, bolstered by our robust data set continuously enriched via our unequaled specialty access panel of the most highly influential access and value influencers in the U.S.

With a unique staffing model of highly structured and collaborative creative thinkers akin to an oncology and specialty think tank, we have increasingly come to be viewed as an influencer in our industry. At the interface of clinical, economic, and operational evolving needs, the Dedham Group has become the go-to resource for addressing the challenges faced by the world’s leading life sciences organizations.

Now, The Dedham Group is proud to be a part of Norstella, an organization that consists of market-leading pharmaceutical solutions providers united under one goal: to improve patient access to life-saving therapies. Within this organization, The Dedham Group plays a key role helping commercial teams navigate the oncology space to get much-needed drugs to market—and helping clients connect the dots from pipeline to patient.

The Role

• Work directly with the Partner in leading the Pricing and Contracting Strategy business unit with the Dedham Group in managing a team of associates & junior managers.
• Serve as the main client point of contact for strategic project engagements and internal team leads. Address client questions independently and provide subject matter perspective regardless of project scope.
• Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership for Pricing and Contracting strategy and research efforts, including stakeholder panel development, data sourcing, market access trends, and commercialization needs.
• Partner with internal Dedham Group/Norstella resources to support lead generation & cross-selling opportunities across the Norstella family of companies.
• Exhibit a client-first mentality (e.g., responsive updates on market events, ad-hoc requests) and facilitate discussions at the end of projects to support opportunities for follow-on work.
• Adhere to Dedham standards regarding client relationships & project pricing/scoping, including rapid response time, client-first mentality, competitive pricing, and scopes that enable quality insight generation.
• Maintain and update client records in Salesforce.
• 100% remote work with the option for in-office work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• 5-6 years of experience in life sciences strategy consulting, with an emphasis in Pricing and Contracting Strategy or similar roles within biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical commercialization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams/teams and deliver complete, client-ready deliverables with creative analyses for partner review.
• Deep understanding and breadth of experience across the market access landscape.
• Experience in mentorship and development of junior managers and associates.
• Comprehensive understanding of life science and pharmaceutical engagement strategies and tactics, acting as a thought partner to clients.
• Significant experience with data analytics and quantitative models to support strategic client engagements.
• Strong team player with the ability to work with cross-functional staff.

Guiding Principles for success at Norstella

• 01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First
• We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do.
• 02: Integrity, Truth, Reality
• We make promises we can keep and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity helps us learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn’t. By being true to the data and realistic metrics, we create plans and resources to achieve our goals.
• 03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace
• We will empathize with everyone’s situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle to collaborate and build open communication.
• 04: Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance
• We will persevere even in difficult situations. Our ability to recover from missteps and failures in a positive way will help us succeed.
• 05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning
• We will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. The smartest person is always listening, learning, and willing to shift thinking.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug benefits
• Health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts
• Dental plans and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Short- and long-term disability
• Education benefits
• Maternity leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off

Salary: The expected base salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $230,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on factors including skills, training, experience, education, licensure or certifications, and market and organizational factors. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

The Dedham Group/Norstella are equal opportunity employers. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.

Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.