Consultant

About the job

We are seeking two Consultants to join our team. A Consultant is expected to work across a broad range of projects including product-level pricing, access and value projects, and cross-portfolio strategy and policy work. A Senior Consultant is expected to be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including more complex, higher value projects.

The decision on whether the role is a Consultant or Senior Consultant level will be dependent on experience.

Typical client projects

• Landscape assessments for products in development to identify disease-specific value drivers and the positioning and profile of comparator products.

• Market access strategy and activity planning from early development through to post-launch, including gap analysis and proposing evidence generation plans.

• Pricing strategy including stakeholder interviews, analogue research and revenue modelling.

• Value strategy, message development and testing.

• Payer negotiation strategy including managed entry agreements, negotiation toolkits, and mock negotiation workshops.

• Creating, developing and validating value and pricing frameworks in rare diseases.

• Creating disease or franchise level commercial strategies.

• Developing policy recommendations in the rare disease space.

Project-related tasks

• Managing and collating the work of Analysts in conducting research and applying knowledge and experience to ensure quality and validity.

• Developing insights and recommendations based on the research and analyses.

• Suggesting alternative approaches to answering research questions.

• Planning and managing resources and timelines for projects with multiple workstreams to meet clients’ strategic objectives.

• Identifying risks across workstreams and developing mitigation strategies.

• Moderating interviews with payers and clinicians.

• Presenting client presentations and addressing challenging questions.

• Drafting project proposals under the direction of a Project Sponsor.

• Building team morale and ensuring effective communication among team members.

• On-the-job training and mentorship of other team members.

Client management

• As a Project Manager, acting as the day-to-day point of client contact throughout a project.

• Working with existing clients to identify follow-on projects and opportunities.

Experience

• Proven experience of market access, health economics, outcomes research, pricing or policy experience in the pharmaceutical industry or consulting.

• Client-facing and project management experience.

• Scientific, consulting or economic background.

• Experience in rare or severe diseases such as oncology, immunology or blood disorders (desirable).

• Postgraduate qualification in health-related field (e.g. policy, communications, economics, biostatistics, epidemiology) or life sciences would be beneficial but not a prerequisite.

Knowledge

This position requires strong knowledge of:

• Pricing and reimbursement processes in key markets.

• Drug development and commercialisation.

• Current issues affecting the market access policy environment (ideally specific to rare diseases).

• Payer mindset and influence.

Skills

• Strategic and analytical thinker.

• Able to anticipate and solve problems independently.

• Able to multi-task and adapt to changing situations.

• Manages and meets timelines.

• Good at communicating complex ideas in a clear and succinct manner.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills.

• Attention to detail.

Line management responsibilities

The Senior Consultant level may involve line management of a small team of Analysts, including the following responsibilities:

• Supporting and mentoring employees.

• Identifying training needs and opportunities.

• Conducting performance reviews.

Travel

Dolon is an international company. Our clients are based in global headquarters in leading biopharma hubs. You may therefore need to travel for:

• Projects – meeting clients, leading workshops

• Marketing purposes – conferences, business development meetings

• Internal meetings, such as our annual All Staff Meeting

Senior Consultants are expected to travel as frequently as necessary to ensure successful delivery of projects and strong client relationships.

Dolon Values

Dolon’s values are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our decisions, guide our actions, and define how we work, lead, and grow together. These values reflect the standards we uphold, the culture we embody and our commitment to integrity in every aspect of what we do.

We deliver EXCELLENCE through strategic thinking and innovation, led by talented people, ensuring high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement.

We demonstrate ADAPTABILITY by embracing agility and empowerment, driven by a commitment to learning and continuous growth.

We foster COLLABORATION through shared goals, mutual respect, and clear communication; working in partnership to achieve meaningful impact.

We strive for PRAGMATISM, by focusing on efficiency and clarity, delivering meaningful outcomes through smart, purposeful action.

Diversity and inclusion

Dolon is committed to recruiting, developing and retaining a diverse team of employees that represent our culture, values and reputation. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.