Day in the life of a Market Access Writer

A glimpse into the dynamic world of Dr Sachi Sharma, Market Access Medical Writer, as she shares insights on daily routines, key responsibilities, and the rewarding variety of crafting strategic narratives for patient impact.

Why Market Access

I joined the redthread team at the beginning of 2025, after completing a PhD and PostDoc in Chemical Biology from Imperial College London. Having spent over 4 years immersed in a highly specialised field, the dynamic nature of market access stood out to me as somewhere I could help create a meaningful impact on patients. I was particularly drawn to the idea of working in a field where I could continually explore new therapy areas and apply the critical thinking and communication skills developed during my PhD in a real-world setting.

As a Market Access Writer, I craft strategic narratives to convey key messages across a wide range of deliverables, tailoring each piece according to the client brief and intended audience. The days are fast-paced and varied. In any given day I could be researching the treatment landscape for a particular indication, analysing clinical trial data, developing key value messages for a soon to be launched drug or assisting in the facilitation of client meetings and workshops. Below is a snapshot of what that might look like!

A Peek into My Daily Routine

9:00-9:30

My day usually begins with reviewing emails and replying to Slack messages that came in overnight; this is key when working with global clients across different time zones. Starting the day like this helps me to rank my priorities, whether that’s meeting upcoming deadlines for deliverables, preparing for scheduled meetings (both internal and client-facing), or tackling other key tasks. On the (rare) days that I have a 9:00 am meeting, I tend to be up and running by 8:30 to get a head start.

9:30-11:00

As I’ve just started working on a Global Value Dossier (GVD) project, I spent some time getting up to speed by diving into background research and reviewing any relevant materials. This also included a brainstorm session with the internal team to align on direction and timelines. Following this, I moved on to drafting the content (with an iced tea by my side!).

11:00-12:30

My other project at the moment is a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) submission, so I needed to switch gears and spend some time reviewing and responding to client comments. Depending on the complexity of the feedback and support available, this sometimes involves discussions with the internal team to coordinate our next steps. At this stage the comments were straightforward, and I was able to successfully address them. Although at this point I was definitely thinking about what’s for lunch!

Lunch

1:30-3:30

Afternoons are usually when my calendar fills up with client meetings. These can range from project kick-offs and strategic discussions to regular check-ins and updates. Today I had an extended client meeting discussing the progress on the HTA submission I’m working on. During these meetings, I take detailed notes to capture key points and action items. I then spend some time post meeting refining and organising these notes to share with the wider project team.

3:30-5:00

I like to spend the end of my day tapping into my creative side so after meetings (with a well-earned Diet Coke in hand), I shift focus again to work on a visual communications deliverable. This allows me to experiment with different ways to present information and I enjoy finding the best way to bring an idea to life visually. This is particularly important, as successfully being able to make complex information both engaging and accessible is an essential skill within this industry.

5:00-5:30

The final part of my day is where I like to wind things down by responding to any outstanding requests, in addition to checking my email and Slack notifications. This gives me the chance to finish up any remaining tasks and prepare for the following day.

Although no two days are ever identical, owing to the dynamic nature of consulting, this is a glimpse into what a typical day may look like. I work across a diverse range of therapy areas and enjoy switching between writing styles and deliverables, as each project requires a tailored approach. Ultimately, this variety keeps the nature of the work both engaging and rewarding, providing me with the opportunity to continually learn and develop.