Principal, Value Communications (HTA and Market Access)

Position Overview

Putnam is seeking a dynamic and experienced Value Communications leader to spearhead the growth and development of our Value Communications team within the broader HTA and Market Access division. 

We seek a candidate with extensive experience successfully leading the development of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) dossiers for European and International markets. We partner with leading life science companies to secure optimal reimbursement by generating impactful health economic evidence and developing persuasive value narratives. Our work encompasses in-depth analysis of disease burden, clinical trial results, patient-reported outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. From initial data insights to final reports and presentations, you will contribute to every phase of the market access journey.  

This role will collaborate closely with the HEOR, PRO, RWE & Biostats, Strategy Practices, as well as the wider Inizio business, providing expertise across the full product life cycle journey. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The main responsibility of the role is to lead the development of Value Communications projects that include the development of HTA dossiers, global value dossiers, value-propositions, SLR’s, TLR’s, manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and value message development/communications.  

Additional responsibilities will include line-management and mentorship of the value communications team and a contribution to business development. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the successful leading a value communications team within a consultancy environment. 

• Leadership and management of value communication projects 
• Support and contribution to other HTA and Market Access projects 
• Client engagement and account management 
• Leading the training and development of the value communications team and peers within the wider organisation 
• Study design, development and implementation across a variety of therapeutic areas 
• Leading the development of abstracts and manuscripts as lead or co-author 
• Development of proposals 
• Managing project budgets. 

Desired Skills and Experience:

• PhD or MSc in life sciences 
• 7+ years’ experience in value communications, medical writing, medical communications, or market access value communications role  
• Experience in line management of a Practice/ Team is essential 
• Experienced in developing reports, dossiers, and peer-reviewed manuscripts, market access communications (value messages, global value dossiers, HTA dossiers, value slide sets, and briefing books) 
• Significant experience in NICE, GBA, and/or JCA dossiers a plus 
• Experience of proof-reading, editing, and formatting documents  
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and a high standard of written work  
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, drug development process, clinical trials, and global payer environment  
• Experience of managing projects, including budgets and resource requirements  
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams by applying communication and interpersonal skills  
• Strong time management skills and ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects  
• A can-do approach to all tasks and commitment to delivering timely high-quality results  
• Fluency in written and verbal English  
• Excellent MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel skills  
• Alignment to Putnam Values.

What we offer you!

• Participation in challenging international and local projects for countries around the globe
• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and the value you contribute to the company
• Great working atmosphere with balanced support and demand
• Individualized career path in a well-established and international company
• Diverse training and personal development opportunities
• Great company benefits and perks.
• Hybrid or remote working model depending on location -- the placement of this role is flexible 
  • London, Newcastle, Ireland, or Poland. 

Company Description

Putnam, an Inizio Advisory company, is a leading scientific and strategic consulting partner that helps the global life science community make confident, impactful decisions and develop bespoke solutions that support bringing life-changing innovations to clinicians and patients. For more than 30 years, we’ve taken a client-centric approach uniquely combining our strategic mindset and global cross-functional capabilities to deliver unrivaled depth across therapeutic areas, healthcare sectors, and technology platforms to maximize the human impact and commercial success of client innovations.

We believe that to create real, lasting change on human health, we must bring out the best in our people, in every way and at every level. We offer a boutique-firm feel inside a global enterprise, opening the door to limitless opportunities to kickstart your career or hone your expertise. Built on the pillars of empowerment, collaboration, and meaning, we’re proud to offer a fulfilling environment where world-class advisors can come together to shape the future of healthcare for the better.

Serving the life sciences industry, including the top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies, consistently ranked as one of the top consulting firms by Vault, and maintaining a true global team of experts with 400+ talented team members sitting across 3 continents, we offer a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting our clients.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are tenets of our core values. We strive to create a culture and environment that fosters belonging and authenticity across all levels and values individuals for their skills, experience, diverse backgrounds, and unique perspectives. Collectively, DEI serves as a foundational element of who we are and how we work with our clients and with each other.

Our core values:

• Team
• Excellence
• Strategic
• Passion
• Diversity

We are proudly part of Inizio Advisory, a trusted advisor for pharmaceutical and life science companies that turns science into strategy, supporting execution at every stage of the product and patient journey from early commercialization to launch and beyond. Offering market research and insights; strategy, people and transformation consulting; and commercial benchmarking delivered through sector specific connected solutions and intelligence, Inizio Advisory helps create long-term value for clients and their patients.