[Remote] Freelance Market Access Consultant (Japanese-speaking / English translation)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Barrington James is a leading global pharmaceutical company seeking a Japanese-speaking Market Access Consultant to support evidence-based market access strategies and reimbursement submissions. The role involves translating complex documents from Japanese to English and collaborating with various teams to support global and regional access strategies. Responsibilities • Provide expertise on Japanese market access, pricing, and reimbursement processes • Translate scientific, clinical, and market access documents from Japanese to English, ensuring accuracy and clarity for international stakeholders • Collaborate with Market Access, HEOR, and Medical Affairs teams to support global and regional access strategies • Support preparation of HTA submissions, payer dossiers, and stakeholder communications in Japan • Provide insights on local payer landscape, reimbursement trends, and pricing negotiations • Engage with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging across Japanese and global markets Skills • Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Health Economics, Market Access, or related field • 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical market access, ideally with exposure to Japanese HTA (e.g., MHLW, NHI) and payer processes • Fluent in Japanese and English, with professional translation experience • Strong understanding of healthcare systems, pricing, and reimbursement in Japan • Excellent communication, project management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills Benefits • Flexible freelance engagement with exposure to high-impact global projects • Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across regions • Competitive daily or hourly rate based on experience Company Overview • Barrington James has a true global reach, with its international HQ in London-Gatwick, continental hubs in Singapore. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://barringtonjames.com/.