Engagement Manager - Life Sciences Strategy Consulting

Engagement Manager

The Dedham Group is a leading U.S. market access oncology and specialty strategy partner, grounded in the structure and logic of the strategy consulting discipline. With a unique staffing model of highly structured and collaborative creative thinkers, we have become an influencer in our industry. At the interface of clinical, economic, and operational evolving needs, we are the go-to resource for addressing the challenges faced by the world's leading life sciences organizations.

Now, The Dedham Group is proud to be a part of Norstella, an organization that consists of market-leading pharmaceutical solutions providers united under one goal : to improve patient access to life-saving therapies.

About The Role

Work directly with the partner in leading the Pricing and Contracting Strategy business unit with the Dedham Group in managing a team of associates & junior managers. Serve as the main client point of contact for strategic project engagements and internal team lead. Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership for Pricing and Contracting strategy & research efforts, including stakeholder panel development, data sourcing, market access trends, and commercialization needs. Partner with internal Dedham Group / Norstella resources to support lead generation & cross-selling opportunities across the Norstella family of companies. Exhibit a client-first mentality and facilitate discussions at end of projects to support opportunity for follow-on work discussions. Adhere to Dedham standards regarding client relationships & project pricing / scoping, including rapid response time, client-first mentality, competitive pricing, and scopes that enable quality insight generation. Maintain and update client records in Salesforce. 100% remote work with the option for in-office work. Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

5-6 years of experience in life sciences strategy consulting, with an emphasis in Pricing and Contracting Strategy or similar roles within biopharmaceutical / pharmaceutical commercialization. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams / teams at one time and create complete, "client-ready" deliverables with creative analyses for partner review. Demonstrated deep understanding and breadth of experiences across the market access landscape. Experience in mentorship & development of junior managers & associates. Comprehensive understanding of life science and pharmaceutical engagement strategies and tactics, acting as a thought partner to clients. Significant experience with data analytics and quantitative models to support strategic client engagements. Strong team player, ability to work with cross-functional staff.

The Guiding Principles for Success at Norstella

Bold, Passionate, Mission-First : We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do.

Integrity, Truth, Reality : We make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn't. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create plans and resources to achieve our goals.

Kindness, Empathy, Grace : We will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication.

Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance : We will persevere even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from missteps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission.

Humility, Gratitude, Learning : We will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to shift their thinking.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug benefits, health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts, dental plans and vision benefits, basic life and AD&D benefits, 401k retirement plan, short- and long-term disability, education benefits, maternity leave, paid parental leave, paid time off.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $230,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella's job board which is located at norstella.com / careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address : [email protected].

The Dedham Group is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.