Freelance Engagement Strategist

EPM are partnered with a global healthcare communications agency, who are currently seeking a senior Pharmacy Strategy Consultant to support a high-impact healthcare engagement focused on

obesity and chronic disease management .
This role requires a strategic, self-sufficient operator with strong experience across pharmacy ecosystems, capable of shaping and delivering pharmacy-led approaches within complex, global markets.
Key Responsibilities

Lead pharmacy strategy development, aligned to broader commercial and patient engagement goals
Evaluate and optimize the consumer and pharmacist experience across different market settings
Map pharmacy archetypes and define prescribing/dispensing roles across key global markets
Embed pharmacy as a core stakeholder within end-to-end patient journey design, particularly in chronic disease pathways
Translate strategic insights into practical, market-relevant recommendations
Provide expertise on pharmacy commercialisation models and ecosystem dynamics
Experience & Profile

5-10+ year's experience in healthcare strategy, pharmacy, or consulting environments
Background across consumer health, retail pharmacy, pharmacy strategy, patient support programs, or healthcare consulting
Proven ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Strong strategic mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
Prior experience in cardiometabolic disease areas and/or pharmacy commercialisation is highly relevant
Ability to clearly communicate insights and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Scope & Focus

Pharmacy strategy and ecosystem design
Consumer and pharmacist engagement models
Global market archetyping and segmentation
Role of pharmacy within patient journey optimisation
Contract Details

Location:

US-based preferred (Midwest ideal; aligned to East Coast working hours). Indianapolis office access available
Duration:

12 months
Commitment:

20-30 hours/week depending on project phase
If you have the necessary experience, interest and availability, please do not hesitate to apply now!
Desired Skills and Experience

5-10+ years experience
Strong strategic and proactive mindset
Able to work independently in ambiguous environments
Background from consumer, retail pharmacy ecosystems, pharmacy strategy, patient support, pharma, healthcare consulting
Experience within cardiometabolic or pharmacy commercialization is highly relevant

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