About the Job

Speaker Bureau Strategy Consultant (Pharmaceutical Industry)

Contract | Remote (U.S.) | 1099 Consulting Engagement

Alphanumeric is seeking an experienced Speaker Bureau Strategy Consultant to provide strategic guidance on the design, optimization, and benchmarking of pharmaceutical speaker bureau operations.

This consultant will work with senior leadership to evaluate current operating models, identify best practices, and recommend improvements that enhance compliance, efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate existing pharmaceutical speaker bureau operating models.

• Benchmark current processes against industry best practices .

• Assess governance structures and compliance frameworks.

• Review speaker lifecycle processes, including:
  
  
  • KOL identification.
  • Speaker onboarding.
  • Training.
  • Program execution.
  • Honoraria and Fair Market Value (FMV)

• Transparency/Open Payments reporting.

• Recommend improvements to operating model design and organizational structure.

• Advise on centralized "hub" versus traditional agency-supported models.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, speaker utilization, and program turnaround times.

• Provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

• Participate in stakeholder workshops and present findings.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience.

• Extensive experience leading or advising pharmaceutical Speaker Bureau programs.

• Deep understanding of Medical Affairs operations.

• Expertise in HCP engagement programs.
• Strong knowledge of:
  
  
  • FMV methodologies.
  • Sunshine Act/Open Payments

• Medical, Legal, Regulatory (MLR) processes.

• Audit readiness and compliance.

• Experience developing governance frameworks and operating models.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting global pharmaceutical organizations.

• Experience with GSK, ViiV Healthcare, or similar globalpharmaceutical companies.

• Familiarity with speaker management platforms such as Veeva, Cvent, or related technologies.

• Consulting experience advising pharmaceutical organizations on speaker bureau strategy.

Deliverables: The selected consultant will provide:

• Current-state assessment.

• Industry benchmark analysis.

• Gap assessment.

• Strategic recommendations.

• Future-state operating model.

• Executive presentation and roadmap.

Engagement Details:

• Remote.

• Flexible schedule.

• Estimated 40-80 hour engagement.

• 1099 Consulting.

• Compensation: $200-$225/hour, depending on experience.

About the Company

Alphanumeric is a dynamic company born of a diverse mindset and held to a distinctly high standard. You may know us as a tech and communications firm established in 1979, but we also lead life science and healthcare organizations toward a more efficient future across the globe, bringing patients and providers together to build personalized relationships that fit their needs.But at our core, we are a family with a shared and passionate dedication to our customers. We treat our candidates as amazing (because they are!)Apply today to join our family and Make Your Mark!