Careers in Healthcare Consultancies & Service Providers

As well as partnering with numerous Pharma, Biotech and MedTech organisations (client side) we also work closely to support the hiring needs of various consultancy businesses – who in themselves partner with the manufacturers offering specialist services to support them at various stages of product development and commercialisation. Beneath are the four key consulting segments that we partner with. 

Market Access, Value Communications and Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) 

These specialist consultancies help their Pharma, Biotech, and MedTech clients ensure that their new drugs, medical devices, and treatments reach the right patients—and get paid for. On behalf of their clients they navigate the complex world of healthcare regulations, pricing, and reimbursement, making sure that a new product isn’t just clinically effective but also financially viable for healthcare systems, insurers, and governments. 

Market Access Consultancies focus on getting products approved and reimbursed in different countries by demonstrating their value to decision-makers like the NHS, private insurers, or national health agencies.  

HEOR teams use data and economic models to show how a treatment improves patient outcomes while being cost-effective compared to existing options.  

Meanwhile, Value Communications experts translate all this technical information into clear, compelling arguments that persuade regulators, doctors, and payers that a product is worth funding. Together, these consultancies help life sciences companies bridge the gap between scientific innovation and real-world patient access. 

Healthcare Communications 

Healthcare Communications agencies help pharma, biotech, and medtech companies communicate effectively with the people who matter—whether that’s doctors, patients, regulators, or the general public. They take complex scientific and medical information and turn it into clear, engaging, and impactful messaging that drives awareness, education, and trust. 

Medical Communications (MedComms) agencies focus on educating healthcare professionals through scientific publications, training materials, conference presentations, and advisory board meetings.   

Healthcare Advertising & Creative agencies develop campaigns to promote treatments, services, or health awareness initiatives, using eye-catching visuals and persuasive storytelling.  

Healthcare PR agencies manage reputations, working with the media, patient advocacy groups, and industry stakeholders to shape public perception and ensure key messages are heard. Together, these agencies help life sciences companies connect with their audiences in a meaningful way, ensuring important healthcare advancements reach the right people with the right message.  

Market Research & Business Intelligence 

Market Research & Business Intelligence consultancies help pharma, biotech, and medtech companies make smarter, data-driven decisions throughout the product development process. They gather and analyze insights from patients, doctors, competitors, and healthcare systems to ensure that new treatments and medical technologies meet real-world needs and have the best chance of success.  

Market Research specialists use surveys, interviews, and focus groups to understand what patients and healthcare professionals think about diseases, treatments, and medical innovations. They help companies shape their products, messaging, and launch strategies based on real-world feedback.  

Business Intelligence teams dig into industry trends, competitor activity, regulatory landscapes, and sales data to provide strategic recommendations. Their work helps life sciences companies identify market opportunities, anticipate challenges, and stay ahead of the competition—ultimately increasing the likelihood that a new drug or device will succeed in a crowded and highly regulated market. 

CROs and CDMOs 

Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) and Contract Development & Manufacturing Organisations (CDMOs) are the behind-the-scenes powerhouses that help pharma, biotech, and medtech companies bring new drugs and medical devices from concept to market efficiently and compliantly. 

CROs manage and conduct clinical trials, testing new treatments on volunteers and patients to ensure they are safe, effective, and meet regulatory requirements. They handle everything from trial design and patient recruitment to data collection and regulatory submissions, allowing pharma and biotech companies to focus on innovation while ensuring their products meet strict approval standards. 

CDMOs take care of the development and large-scale production of drugs and medical devices. They provide services such as formulation, manufacturing, packaging, and even logistics, ensuring that products are produced to the highest quality and regulatory standards. By outsourcing these critical but complex processes to specialist CROs and CDMOs, life sciences companies can accelerate product development, reduce costs, and bring life-changing treatments to patients faster.