Market Access, Pricing & Policy (MPP) Practice Lead

PharmaACE; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus uncapped commissions

Global Impact with entrepreneurial culture

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Market Access, Pricing & Policy Practice Lead in Princeton, NJ. This role involves building a practice from scratch, focusing on market access strategies and pricing. The candidate should have over 10 years of experience in management consulting or life sciences, strong leadership skills, and an advanced degree is preferred. The position offers unlimited earning potential and opportunities for career growth, while making a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in management consulting or senior leadership in life sciences.
• 5+ years in a leadership role with high-performing teams.
• Strong connections in pharma or biotech.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and lead a high-caliber team of consultants.
• Drive business growth and manage P&L.
• Lead strategies for market access and pricing.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Business Development

Market Access Strategy

Pricing Strategy

Policy Expertise

Analytical Thinking

Education

Advanced degree (PhD, MBA, PharmD or equivalent)

Job description

Market Access, Pricing & Policy (MPP) Practice Lead

Job Description

Drive Access. Shape Pricing. Influence Policy. Be the Leader Clients Trust in a Rapidly Evolving Market.

Are you a master strategist who can navigate the complex interplay of pricing, policy, and patient access? Do you thrive on building a business that helps clients secure optimal reimbursement and successfully launch life-changing therapies?

If you are a distinguished leader in the Market Access space with a deep understanding of the forces shaping global healthcare value, this is a career-defining role. PharmaACE is seeking an entrepreneurial Market Access, Pricing & Policy (MPP) Practice Lead to establish and scale our newest, high-priority Consulting business unit. This is a rare opportunity to build a practice from the ground up, leveraging our firm's legacy of analytical excellence - to become the industry's go-to partner for navigating the most critical challenges in global value, access, and reimbursement.

We’re now launching a Market Access/Pricing/Policy Consulting Practice to redefine how biopharma leaders innovate, optimize, and succeed in this dynamic and complex competitive environment. This is your chance to establish and lead this high-growth business unit from the ground up, driving impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

As the Market Access, Pricing & Policy Practice Lead, you will be the founder and chief architect of a practice designed to guide clients through the high-stakes, rapidly evolving landscape of global healthcare. You will have the autonomy to build a world-class team, forge relationships with key industry stakeholders, and deliver strategic counsel that directly impacts patient access to innovation. Your mission is to create a consulting practice that provides unparalleled foresight and strategy in a world of increasing pricing pressures and policy disruption.

Why Join PharmaACE?

• Rocket-Fueled Career Growth : Fast-track leadership in a high-growth firm, with unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of life sciences consulting.
• Limitless Earning Potential : Earn a competitive base salary ($XXX+) plus uncapped commissions tied to your business development wins.
• Global Impact, Entrepreneurial Culture : Collaborate with a diverse, elite team across the U.S., Europe, and Asia in a dynamic environment that rewards innovation and excellence.
• Trusted Partnerships : Join a firm with a 100% repeat business rate, where you’ll build long-term relationships with top biopharma leaders.
• Cutting-Edge Innovation : Lead the charge in deploying AI-driven tools and analytics that redefine Market Access, Pricing & Policy strategies and scenario-planning.

Qualifications

• ✓ A Proven Track Record: 10+ years of experience in top‑tier management consulting or a senior leadership role within a life sciences firm, with a deep focus on Market Access, Pricing, and Reimbursement strategy.
• ✓ Leadership Experience: 5+ years in a leadership capacity, with demonstrated success in building and managing high‑performing teams within a professional services environment.
• ✓ Business Builder: Verifiable success in developing executive‑level client relationships, driving business development, and originating new revenue streams in the market access and pricing domain.
• ✓ Entrepreneurial DNA: A builder's mindset with a passion for creating new solutions, solving complex systemic challenges, and making a tangible impact on both clients and patient access.
• ✓ Deep Functional Expertise: Fluency in the intricacies of US and global payer systems, value assessment frameworks, pricing methodologies, and the evolving policy environment (IRA, 340B, IRP, etc.).
• ✓ Academic Credentials: An advanced degree (PhD, MBA, PharmD, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• ✓ Industry Network: Strong connections in pharma, biotech, or healthcare analytics, with a pulse on market trends and customer insights.
• ✓ Global Mobility: Willingness to travel and work onsite with clients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build an Elite Practice: Recruit, develop, and lead a high-caliber team of consultants with deep expertise in market access, pricing, and health policy. Foster a culture of strategic innovation, analytical rigor, and unwavering client impact.
• Spearhead Business Growth: Own the practice's P&L. Drive aggressive growth by generating new business with our established client base and securing new opportunities in the market. Your success will be directly and generously rewarded through an uncapped commission structure.
• Master Market Access Strategy: Serve as the lead strategist for clients on all facets of market access, from early-stage planning to dynamic go-to-market and launch strategies. Develop sophisticated value propositions and stakeholder engagement models that secure optimal formulary placement and reimbursement.
• Command Strategic Pricing & Reimbursement: Lead complex pricing analyses, including launch price strategy, competitive landscape modeling, and formulary impact analysis. Provide expert guidance on gross-to-net (GTN) implications and international tender scenarios to maximize value.
• Navigate the Evolving Policy Landscape: Become a trusted advisor on the most critical policy shifts impacting the industry. Provide strategic counsel on the implications of US legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and 340B, as well as global challenges like int’l reference pricing (IRP) and Most Favored Nation (MFN) policies.
• Innovate with AI & Analytics: Harness AI-powered tools and advanced analytics to enhance market access modeling, pricing scenarios, and policy impact assessments.
• Champion Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of industry trends, publishing insights and presenting at conferences to position PharmaACE as the go-to leader in market access and pricing strategy.
• Ensure Flawless Execution: Uphold our standard of excellence by overseeing the delivery of high-quality, high-impact client engagements that are on time, on budget, and exceed expectations.