Market Access Consultant

In this role, the Consultant must work on multiple complex projects without compromising on quality. Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results are necessary for successful performance. Proficiency at devising novel solutions to problems is important, as is the instinct to evaluate these ideas critically before communicating them. The Consultant will maintain ownership of, and accountability for, the projects they are on, make thoughtful, strategic recommendations based on their experience, ensure best practices and procedures are followed, and consistently communicate with clients and other team members. The Consultant must have exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the drive to consistently deliver high-quality work while adhering to project timelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of this job require a high degree of specialized expertise-based problem-solving skills and quick, but thoughtful, decision making. Specific tasks include:

• Researching, writing, and referencing product-specific documents for the pharmaceutical industry—examples of documents include: clinical summaries, reimbursement submissions, value stories and dossiers, manuscripts, conference abstracts and posters/presentations, and health-economic model technical reports
• Leading projects from start to finish, interacting confidently with clients, and providing strategic guidance when needed
• Independently managing time to meet deadlines while being available for web-based meetings during working hours
• Working within planned project timelines and budgets, and identifying out-of-scope requests in a timely manner
• Implementing corporate business development strategies to win new work where feasible (e.g., recognizing client needs and advancing company products and/or services to meet those needs)
• Accurately and consistently implementing editor, client, and management feedback
• Working autonomously and collaborating remotely within a team environment
• Occasional travel may be required

Qualifications/Requirements

• Advanced or professional degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) in a scientific/medical discipline
• Prior experience in either the pharmaceutical/CRO industry or at a medical communications agency
• Demonstrated track record of success in a medical writing role in terms of years at a given employer, promotions, or value of deliverables responsible for
• Exceptional written and spoken English
• Expert user of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and reference management software (such as EndNote)
• Familiarity with common biomedical terminology
• Confident and professional demeanour; comfort interacting with senior pharmaceutical company executives

Assets

• Strong quantitative skills, with a deep understanding of how to report statistical analyses of clinical-trial and epidemiologic data
• Familiarity with principles and terminology of cost-effectiveness and budget-impact analyses
• Portfolio or examples to share that are not bound by confidentiality
• Knowledge of AMA style, GPP3, and ICMJE guidelines

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected starting salary of CAD $80,000
• Annual compensation adjustments and bonuses that are fully transparent and performance-driven.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including generous medical, dental, and vision plans to support your total well‑being.