Contractor, Market Access Consulting Operations- #26-11608

$33-$36 per hour

North Chicago, IL Contract Duration:

12 Months Position Summary Support the Market Access Strategy organization in the operational management, coordination, onboarding, budgeting, and governance of individual consultants and consulting firms supporting Market Access (MAx) teams. Responsibilities include vendor onboarding, contract and SOW coordination, financial tracking, PO management, consultant repository maintenance, and ensuring compliant engagement lifecycle management. This role is approximately 20% allocation with seasonality and heavier support needs in Q4. Key Responsibilities Individual Consultant Management (MAx Ad Hoc Consulting Support)

• Manage onboarding and maintenance of individual consultants within iHub and applicable systems
• Identify and recommend new consultants while managing the transition of retiring or underutilized consultants to maintain a strong MAx bench.
• Coordinate consultant interviews and onboarding activities
• Support establishment and maintenance of consultant contracts, FMVs, and engagement documentation
• Maintain centralized repository of consultant profiles, expertise, contract status, and engagement history
• Proactively identify and recommend new consultants to expand the MAx consultant bench based on evolving business needs
• Coordinate scheduling of ad hoc consulting engagements and meetings based on stakeholder availability
• Ensure timely response and coordination for incoming consulting requests across MAx teams
• Manage consultant closeout activities, invoice tracking, and compliance documentation
• Monitor contract cycles and funding status to prevent disruptions to active engagements
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities based on departmental consultant utilization trends Consulting Firm & SOW Management
• Manage onboarding and operational coordination of consulting firms supporting MAx organizations
• Coordinate SOW creation, renewals, amendments, and execution tracking
• Submit and manage purchase orders (POs) associated with consulting engagements
• Track consulting spend, accruals, and reconciliation activities across departments
• Support cross-charge tracking and reconciliation for shared consulting engagements
• Maintain centralized tracking of consulting firm contracts, SOWs, timelines, and budget status
• Ensure timely invoice processing and alignment with approved scopes and budgets
• Partner with finance/accounting stakeholders to ensure continuity of engagements and budget visibility Strategy Team Operational Support
• Support Strategy-led summits, advisory boards, panel discussions, and consulting engagements
• Coordinate operational logistics related to external experts, panelists, and consulting partners
• Assist with contracting, SOWs, budgeting, invoicing, and engagement coordination for strategic initiatives
• Provide administrative and operational support for consulting-related activities tied to strategic programs and leadership meetings Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, vendor management, consulting operations, procurement, or financial operations
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, healthcare, consulting, or Market Access organizations preferred
• Experience with contract management systems, PO processes, budgeting tools, and vendor onboarding platforms (e.

g., iHub) preferred

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com. US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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