Market Access Consultant

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Role Description
Our Value and Access team is dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of market access and optimize the value of their products and services. In this role, you will take a data-driven approach to building strategic recommendations on a wide range of market access, pricing and contracting decisions , combin ing strategic insights, advanced analytics, and innovative solutions to ensure that clients can achieve patient access goals as well as achieve sustainable growth.
What You'll Do

• Lead and represent the ZS team on projects, seeking advice from senior ZS leaders, overseeing more junior team members, provid e oversight and ensure the development of high quality deliverables

• Be proficient in understanding different market access datasets and conduct analyses across different data sources to derive compelling insights and strategic recommendations to the client

• Leverage strong structured and unstructured problem solving skills, including quantitative analyses to inform data-driven strategic recommendations to clients' questions

• Provide structure to unstructured problems and shape the client approach and solutions on desired outcomes

• Work collaboratively with clients on challenging problems, including attending and leading meetings (often in-person), facilitating workshops and driving the presentation of strategy readouts to broader client stakeholders

• Define the project plan, day-to-day activities for the te am to ensure we meet client timelines and execute the projects efficiently

• Communicate key takeaways and strategic options to executive client s , with an emphasis on answering the business question as opposed to the analytical and reporting processes used

• Build a robust understanding of different stakeholders influencing access to products (providers, payers, distributors, pharmacies, patient, etc.) , and complex intertwined dynamics impacting their decision-making

• Understand and evaluate various gross-to-net (GTN) impacts driven by stakeholder, market and product dynamics

• Develop an intuitive view of key implications of various strategic scenarios on access and GTN

• Develop depth and breadth of expertise within market access (US and/or global ) and be able to connect the dots between various client functions

• Gain swift familiarity with a client's internal processes , governance, ways of working to make an immediate impact

What You'll Bring

• 5-8 years of relevant experience within market access strategy, managed care analytics, or payer/provider strategy with evidence of strong strategic problem solving and analytical work

• Strong understanding of different market access data sources, proficiency in working on different datasets and connect back to market access strategy

• An MBA or PhD, with 3 years of relevant experience may substitute.

• High motivation, strong work ethic, maturity and personal initiative

• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams.

• Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers

• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset

• Analytic problem-solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook

• Client service orientation

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $170,000.00 - $185,000.00