Associate Director/ Director - Market Access SME (Pharma & Life science)

Tiger Analytics is an advanced analytics consulting firm. We are the trusted analytics partner for several Fortune 100 companies, enabling them to generate business value from data. Our consultants bring deep expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI. Our business value and leadership have been recognized by various market research firms, including Forrester and Gartner.

We are looking for someone with a good blend of Market Access skills and a data analytics background. If you are passionate to work on unstructured business problems that can be solved using data, we would like to talk to you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Senior client facing leads with direct interaction with Business stakeholders, where the candidate will play a consulting role for Market Access analytics, pitch ideas, develop solution frameworks, etc.
• Responsible for understanding the process flows and requirements of the Market Access business functions like Payer data, SP data, Patient Access, Laad data
• Responsible for the delivery of business intelligence and requirements in the form of analytical datasets and reports
• Provide insights related to the payer access, brand performance, contracting outcomes
• Knowledge of advanced analytics approaches and methodologies and best practices of leveraging data to drive informative decisions
• Proficiency in using advanced analytics to drive business value including ROI/value assessment, digital KPI tracking, campaign measurement, etc
• Experience leveraging complex data to drive business decisions, hands on experience in data science methodologies (predictive analytics, machine learning, patient level data triggers) using R, Python Databricks and deep knowledge of Qlik, PowerBI, Tableau for visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action; excellent analytical skills and an ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way and to orchestrate plans to resolve issues & mitigate risks
• Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders.
• Responsible for making presentations to senior management, communicating results to business teams, and develop plans to help operationalize analytics solution

• 12-17 years of professional work experience with significant experience (typically 10 years) in pharma analytics consulting, particularly in market access, or related roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Deep understanding of the pricing, reimbursement, and access landscape in key markets; knowledge of HTA processes; familiarity with regulatory policies impacting market access.
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret health economics data, assess market dynamics, and develop evidence-based access strategies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence without authority, and manage complex projects across regions.
• Capacity to anticipate market trends, assess risks, and develop proactive strategies that align with both short- and long-term business goals
• Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with analytic tools like R & Python & visualization tools like Qlik or Tableau
• Exposure to cloud platforms and big data systems such as Hadoop HDFS, Hive is a plus
• Functional & Business understanding of the Market Access Area, in commercial Pharma
• Good understanding of Managed Market area
  o    Pricing, Price Group concept, Price Protection etc
  o    Contracting, Contracting organizations
  o    Chargebacks
  o    EDI 845, 849, data
• Patient support & Patient services
  o    Copay Assistance
  o    Free dispense
  o    Rems data (Good to Have)
• Data sources
  o Veeva Data (CRM, Network, Alignment)
  o Specialty Pharmacy & its process flow from written to dispense
  o Claims data like IQVIA LAAD / APLD / SHS claims
  o Payer Data like MMIT, FTP, Precision, Payer Spine
  o Chargebacks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and payer decision-makers.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, health economics, business, public health) is typically preferred.

Significant career development opportunities exist as the company grows. The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a small, fast-growing, challenging and entrepreneurial environment, with a high degree of individual responsibility.