Consultant, VPA

Putnam • Boston, MA

23h

About The Position

As a Consultant in Putnam’s Value, Pricing & Market Access (VPA) practice, you will support pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients with commercialization and access challenges. The role focuses on pricing, market access, value strategy, launch planning, payer strategy, and commercialization. You will work with clients and Putnam leadership to guide project teams, structure complex problems, develop insights, and turn analysis into actionable recommendations. The position offers responsibility on client engagements, exposure to senior clients and firm leaders, and opportunities to deepen expertise in value and market access.

Putnam is part of Inizio Ignite, a global health and life sciences advisory organization. Its strategy consulting team bridges science and strategy, partnering with health and life sciences companies across brand and commercial leadership, Medical Affairs, access and pricing, and R&D. The work spans therapeutic area strategy, data and AI strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercialization and growth, value, pricing and access strategy, and evidence generation.

Requirements

• Relevant professional experience in life sciences consulting, pharmaceutical or biotechnology strategy, market access, pricing, commercialization, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry and factors influencing product value, pricing, reimbursement, and market access.
• Experience analyzing complex business questions and turning data and research into strategic recommendations.
• Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing and presenting clear, compelling recommendations.
• Experience managing projects, workstreams, and/or junior team members.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, client-service environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in challenges at the intersection of science, strategy, access, and commercialization.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree such as an MBA, MPH, MS, PharmD, PhD, or other relevant postgraduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand complex business challenges and develop hypotheses and strategic approaches.
• Structure and solve strategic and analytical problems related to pricing, market access, payer strategy, value proposition, launch strategy, and commercialization.
• Lead day-to-day execution of client engagements, coordinate workstreams, and help project teams stay focused on objectives.
• Guide and mentor Associates and Life Sciences Consultants, providing direction, feedback, and support.
• Conduct and synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify insights and implications.
• Translate complex findings into clear, compelling, actionable client recommendations.
• Develop high-quality client presentations and participate in client meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Collaborate with Putnam Partners, Principals, and colleagues across the global health and life sciences organization.
• Build expertise across therapeutic areas, market access challenges, and trends in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Benefits

• Structured professional development and leadership training.
• Mentorship and opportunities to mentor others.
• Clear opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible benefits, personal support, and tailored learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed