Principal - Market Access

A highly respected life sciences strategy consultancy is seeking a Principal-Managing Director to join its growing Pricing & Market Access practice. This is an opportunity to take on a visible leadership role within a high-performing, scientifically driven environment, working with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies on complex pricing and access challenges.The OpportunityAs a Principal, you will lead sophisticated client engagements while developing senior relationships and contributing to account growth. Operating within a seller-doer model, you will remain close to both clients and project delivery, with a clear opportunity to progress toward MD/Partner.Scope & ImpactLead complex engagements across pricing strategy, market access, launch pricing, contracting and net price strategyAdvise senior clients on the intersection of pricing, access, policy and commercial strategyDevelop and deepen key client relationships, identifying opportunities for account expansionProvide senior oversight and strategic direction across project teamsMentor and develop consultants while contributing to the continued growth of the practiceCollaborate across adjacent areas including Commercial Strategy, New Product Planning and Data & AnalyticsYou Will BringSignificant life sciences consulting experience with deep Pricing & Market Access expertiseStrong experience across pricing, access, launch and/or contracting strategyA strong scientific grounding and the credibility to advise senior biopharma stakeholdersEvidence of developing client relationships and contributing to business growthA seller-doer mentality, combining strategic delivery with commercial ambitionStrong communication, leadership and mentorship skillsAn entrepreneurial, collaborative approach and appetite to progress toward MD/PartnerOncology, immunology, rare disease and/or buy-and-bill experience would be advantageousWhy This Role?Clear progression toward MD/PartnerHigh-level exposure to leading global pharma and biotech clientsSignificant opportunity to grow and deepen existing accountsEntrepreneurial, low-bureaucracy environment with genuine autonomyStrong scientific culture and exceptionally high-calibre teamsHigh-performance culture with a strong emphasis on mentorship and development