Consultant - Value and Access

Costello Medical•New York, NY

10d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Costello Medical is seeking an experienced Consultant to join its expanding Value & Access team. The Consultant will deliver strategic, high-quality work for clients and independently manage multiple Value & Access projects end-to-end, from scoping through execution, while leading client communications. The work includes developing payer-focused value and reimbursement materials, health economic models, expert elicitation activities, and market access strategy deliverables, drawing on expertise in the global and US access landscape. Projects span multiple disease areas, so the Consultant must rapidly adapt to new therapeutic areas and manage competing project demands. The role also includes recruiting, training, and mentoring Analysts; developing long-term client relationships; and building a pipeline of work. The Consultant will help enhance team capabilities and shape future projects by keeping abreast of global and US access trends. The position is part of the Value & Access Management Team, with opportunities to shape team strategy and participate in service-area and company-wide management discussions and training. The role is based in the Boston or New York City office and involves close collaboration with the Boston-based Team Head and Regional Director, as well as senior colleagues in the US and globally. Colleagues may work from home up to half of their working time, measured across a two-week rolling period. Costello Medical is a global healthcare agency specializing in medical communications, market access, and health economic and outcomes research. Its clients include pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies, and charitable organizations. The company describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, and ambitious, and is a certified B Corporation. The Consultant may also have opportunities to contribute to Evidence Development and Rare Diseases projects.

Requirements

At least 4 years of industry experience, ideally in consulting or alternatively at a pharmaceutical or medical device company.
Experience leading projects from initiation to completion, including providing recommendations on project content and approach.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to changing deadlines, delegating tasks, and managing others’ time effectively.
Experience communicating with clients and other stakeholders and adapting communication and working styles to build sustainable relationships.
Strong understanding of the US payer and access landscape.
Prior experience leading US-focused value and access deliverables, such as AMCP dossiers, PIE decks, value propositions, objection handlers, cost-effectiveness models, and/or budget impact models.
Experience with global market access projects and a solid understanding of global access drivers, payer evidence needs, and the relationship between clinical, economic, and policy considerations.
A degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.3 or equivalent.
Entrepreneurial approach, including proactively identifying opportunities, shaping market access solutions, and taking ownership of client relationships and project pipeline growth.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate appropriately with different audiences and in different situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas and scientific data to non-experts.
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
Flexibility in responding to changing deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to lead and motivate others to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Right to work in the US independently; the company does not provide working-visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a consulting environment, including pitching for and winning competitive work, contributing to proposal development, shaping strategic narratives, and presenting confidently.
Broader experience delivering early strategic market access and pricing projects and/or conducting US payer or market research.
Experience in disease areas or service areas beyond core market access and health economics, including Evidence Development or Rare Diseases.

Responsibilities

Lead Value & Access projects end-to-end, from project scoping and initiation through execution and completion.
Provide recommendations on project content and approach and deliver high-quality strategic outputs.
Lead client communications and develop robust, sustainable client relationships.
Develop payer-focused value and reimbursement materials, health economic models, expert elicitation activities, and market access strategy deliverables.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to changing deadlines, delegate tasks, and manage the time of others.
Recruit, train, and mentor Analysts, providing feedback and supporting their development.
Build client relationships and develop a pipeline of work, including pitching for and winning competitive work in a consulting environment.
Stay current with global and US access trends and contribute to team capabilities, future projects, and Value & Access team strategy.
Collaborate with colleagues across the US and globally, and contribute positively to the company culture.
Potentially contribute to projects in other service areas, including Evidence Development and Rare Diseases.

Benefits

Discretionary profit-share bonus paid twice per year.
23 days of vacation leave, increasing by one day each year to a maximum of 27 days.
Six public holidays and one floating vacation day.
Flexible working hours and the option to work from home up to half of working time.
Private medical insurance with a company contribution.
Dental and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match.
Funding for external education and study leave.
Paid sabbaticals based on length of service.
Regular company-funded social activities.