Position SummaryWe are looking to hire a consultant to join our client's team. As a Consultant within the Value Pricing & Market practice, you will help lead or be part of a team of Associates & Life Sciences Consultants on project team – working with Partners and Principals you will:
- Interact with clients to understand problems, and develop and refine hypotheses to test
- Structure research and analysis to address complex strategic and analytical problems that constitute the core of the team's work
- Lead the daily operations of project teams in executing and synthesizing analyses into key findings and actionable recommendations and participate in delivering these recommendations to our clients
Our client, pride themselves on a team-based approach that is client focused and impact oriented. They serve many of the industry leaders, including all of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies. Almost all of their studies combine sophisticated quantitative analytics with significant qualitative fact-finding and synthesis to inform strategic decision-making. Their diverse casework spans portfolio prioritization, development pathway and resource optimization, market assessment, product pricing and launch strategies, market segment growth strategies, sales and marketing strategies, franchise development and patent expiration strategies. While the client-service core of their work can be demanding, they pride themselves on the collegial, friendly and balanced environment where consulting can be a long-term career option.
Desired Skills and Experience The ideal candidate for the Consultant position will:
- Have demonstrated excellence during their academic career (MBA or post-graduate degree is preferred but not required).
- Previous employment experiences (minimum 3-5 years of full-time work experience) with other top-tier consulting firms or within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries.
- Strong competitive analysis and scenario planning skills; participation in the development of innovative strategies and plans based on a deep understanding of long-term trends, industry/category value drivers, payer, physician and patient needs, technological advances, competitive behavior, etc.
- Proven analytic abilities and presentation skills
- Team management and project management experience
- Team-oriented attitude is essential.
- A working knowledge of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is also a prerequisite.