Consultant / Senior Consultant
London hybrid
This is a hybrid role based in London
We are looking for an experienced Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our growing Value and Access Consultancy team.
This opportunity is suited to individuals already working within life sciences/market access consulting or a closely related field. We are looking for candidates who are already managing projects and client relationships and who are seeking the opportunity to take on broader responsibility within a growing specialist consultancy.
Depending on experience, this role may be offered at either Consultant or Senior Consultant level.
Job Purpose
This is a key role within the Consulting team, responsible for leading the delivery of strategic consulting projects for pharmaceutical and MedTech clients.
Working closely with Project Directors, you will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through to final delivery, developing strategic recommendations that address client objectives and business challenges, overseeing and develop junior team members, maintaining strong client relationships, and supporting the growth and development of Lightning Health.
Main Responsibilities
Project Leadership and Delivery
- Lead the delivery of client projects from initiation through to final presentation, with support from a Project Director
- Develop strategic recommendations and high-quality client deliverables, including final reports and executive summaries across a range of project types including:
- Market Access Strategy
- Pricing and Reimbursement
- Commercial Due Diligence
- Opportunity Evaluation
- Evidence Generation and Value Demonstration
- Lead multiple client projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities while maintaining high standards
- Manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery
- Lead and oversee secondary and primary research activities, ensuring outputs are robust, insightful, and tailored to client needs
- Proactively identify and manage project risks and challenges
Client Management
- Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, including leading client meetings, workshops, and project updates
- Build strong client relationships through delivery excellence, responsiveness, and strategic insight tailored to their situation and within the broader market access context
- Present findings and recommendations confidently to a range of client audiences
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead project teams and provide direction and support to more junior colleagues
- Delegate effectively whilst maintaining oversight of project quality and progress
- Support the development and mentoring of Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Associate Consultants
- Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture
Business Development and Company Contribution
- Support proposal development and pitch activities
- Identify opportunities for follow-on work and broader client support
- Contribute to Thought Leadership, training, recruitment, and wider company initiatives
- Actively support the continued growth and development of Lightning Health
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree (or higher) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Economics, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 4 years' experience within healthcare consulting, market access consulting, HEOR consulting, life sciences strategy consulting, or a related consultancy environment
- Demonstrable experience managing projects and leading client-facing workstreams or full projects
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical and/or MedTech market access, pricing, reimbursement, healthcare policy, or evidence generation
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience developing client-ready PowerPoint presentations and written reports
- Strong project management and organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach
Desirable
- Experience managing, mentoring, or developing junior team members
- Proposal writing and business development experience
- Experience managing complex, multi-country consulting projects
- Health Economics background
- Additional language skills
Why Join Lightning Health?
- Work on a diverse range of strategic pharmaceutical and MedTech projects across global markets
- Gain exposure to complex market access, pricing, reimbursement, and healthcare policy challenges
- Play a meaningful role in shaping client strategy and decision-making
- Take on significant responsibility and have a direct impact on project and company success
- Join a collaborative team with a strong focus on professional development and career progression
- Help shape the future growth and direction of a specialist healthcare consultancy
To apply, send your CV and covering letter to careers@lightning.health, indicating which role you are applying for