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A day in the life of a Market Access Consultant Writer
Written by David Bode, Consultant Writer on Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The world of market access consulting is a thriving, fast-paced, and exciting area of the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, but have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a consultant writer? As an experienced medical writing consultant at OPEN Health, I’m excited to share an insider’s view of this dynamic field.
David Bode has written an insightful view on the daily life of a Consultant Writer here at OPEN Health.
From Academia to Market Access Consultancy
Having previously navigated through the world of academia, I’ve come to realize that pharmaceutical market access consulting is one of the best-kept secrets among the expansive landscape of scientific careers.
Back in 2017 at the end of my biochemistry PhD in Alzheimer’s disease, I decided that the trials and tribulations of the academic lifestyle weren’t for me. I found myself less interested in the nitty-gritty detail of molecular structures and more interested in potential real-world medical applications of my research. This led me to explore opportunities in the medical writing market, where I could apply my scientific knowledge in a more practical way.
This is where Market Access comes in; a place for scientific, pharmaceutical, and medical minds to come together at the leading edge of medical innovation. At OPEN Health, I work as part of a close-knit team of project managers, associate consultants, senior consultants, medical writers and health economists. Together, we provide solutions that enable pharmaceutical and medical device companies to bring a medical product to the market. All of the above means exposure to a wide spectrum of diseases, therapeutic pathways, and novel treatments.
Life as a Market Access Consultant
At OPEN Health, I work as part of a close-knit team of market access consultants, project managers, medical writers, and health economists. Together, we provide solutions that enable pharmaceutical and medical device companies to bring medical products to market. This role gives me exposure to a wide spectrum of diseases, therapeutic pathways, and novel treatments.
As a market access writer, I’m responsible for developing written materials that communicate the key benefits and value of upcoming treatments to various stakeholders, including:
- Patients
- Clinicians
- Formulary managers
- Regulatory institutions
- Reimbursement bodies
Our team of global value dossier consultants creates various materials, including:
- Value dossiers
- HTA submission dossiers (e.g., NICE, SMC, NCPE, AWSMG)
- Visually impactful PowerPoint presentations
- Interactive virtual workshops
Day-to-Day Activities in Market Access Consulting
On a project-by-project basis, I work closely with other market access consultants and directors who liaise with clients and manage project timelines, budgets, and milestones. A typical day starts by checking in with the consulting team to agree on tasks. Most projects require extensive research to develop a complete understanding of a disease area and available treatments.
As an insurance market access consultancy professional, I might spend a day:
- Drafting storyboards to build value narratives
- Writing sections of dossiers
- Responding to client comments
- Creating visual presentations of complex data
- Attending client meetings
Growing in Pharmaceutical Market Access Consulting
Having worked in Market Access for several years, I can confidently say it’s been a life-changing experience that allows me to work on the front lines of medical innovation. The field offers clear career progression pathways and opportunities to learn new things daily.
At OPEN Health, I’ve contributed to various projects, including:
- NICE ‘Single Technology Appraisal’ HTA submissions
- Global value dossier development
- Digital health initiatives
- Data-informed healthcare solutions
The supportive environment at our market access consultancy has been key to achieving these goals. OPEN Health has assembled a talented team of professionals who provide a robust support network and share extensive expertise in Market Access, RWE, and HEOR.
The widespread network of supportive expertise allows me to focus my time on what I enjoy most, writing impactful content in a field that I love!
All in all, OPEN Health has given me the confidence to grow as an expert in healthcare and play a vital role in getting novel therapies to patients. My only regret is that I didn’t enter Market Access sooner!
If you’d like to hear more about life at OPEN Health, or how you can apply your scientific writing talents to helping patients, please get in touch
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