Consultant

Alira Health; Barcelona; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alira Health is seeking a Consultant for its Management Consulting Division. You will own and lead project workstreams at the intersection of life sciences and strategy, guiding engagements from market assessments to growth strategy and due diligences.

You will manage primary interviews, develop analytical frameworks, and translate complex evidence into actionable strategic recommendations for clients, collaborating across multicultural teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with excellent academic record in Business, Economics, Finance, or Life Sciences.
• 3+ years of professional experience, preferably in Management/Strategy consulting; healthcare/life sciences background considered.
• Ability to own and deliver project workstreams with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience in both quantitative modelling and qualitative research synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Lead secondary research activities and manage primary interview campaigns end-to-end.
• Lead structuring and development of quantitative models, including scenario analysis.
• Synthesize findings into structured insights and develop client deliverables.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency of workstream outputs; review contributions from juniors.
• Present findings in client meetings and respond to feedback, integrating into deliverables.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

PowerPoint

Excel

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Life Sciences

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Join our global team dedicated to innovation and initiative, where physical walls and different time zones don't limit, but encourage, collaboration. Where all contributions and new ideas are explored with an open mind and work is driven by our shared values: be courageous, be accountable, be honest, be inclusive and elevate others.

Job Description

As a Consultant within Alira Health's Management Consulting Division, you will work on client engagements at the intersection of life sciences and strategy, owning and leading project workstreams. Working within a project team under the guidance of an Engagement Manager or Principal, you will drive engagements spanning market and opportunity assessments, portfolio and indication prioritizations, commercial due diligences, and corporate and growth strategy projects. Your core contribution will involve leading secondary and primary research activities, developing analytical frameworks, and translating complex evidence into clear, actionable strategic recommendations for clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead secondary research activities and manage primary interview campaigns end-to-end, including profile screening, discussion guide development, and interview monitoring.
• Lead the structuring and development of quantitative models, including assumption setting, scenario analysis, and model validation.
• Synthesize findings across multiple analyses into structured insights and develop coherent sections of client deliverables, ensuring outputs align with the overarching project narrative.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of workstream outputs, including reviewing and proofreading contributions from junior team members.
• Present project findings in client meetings with limited senior support, respond to client feedback, and ensure its integration into deliverables.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree with an excellent academic record in Business, Economics, Finance, or Life Sciences (e.g., Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering).
• 3+ years of professional experience, preferably in Management/Strategy consulting; background in life sciences strategy or healthcare is also considered.
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver project workstreams with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability, with experience in both quantitative modelling and qualitative research synthesis.
• Proven ability to develop high-quality deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, Excel models, and written outputs, with strong attention to graphical and content consistency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present confidently and navigate client-facing interactions.
• Additional languages are considered a plus.
• Ability to work effectively within multicultural, cross-functional teams; experience coordinating or mentoring junior colleagues is considered a plus.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for professionals who enjoy solving complex problems at the intersection of science, healthcare, and business. Successful candidates combine rigorous analytical thinking with intellectual curiosity, are comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment and are motivated by translating complex evidence into clear strategic insights. In return, Alira Health offers early responsibility, steep learning opportunities, and direct exposure to high-impact strategic work across the life sciences industry, including:

• Sector specialization: Build deep expertise across Biotech, Pharma, MedTech, and broader healthcare sectors.
• Global exposure: Work on international projects and collaborate with clients and colleagues across multiple geographies.
• Diverse strategic engagements: Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of project types, addressing complex strategic questions for leading life sciences organizations.
• Direct client exposure: Engage directly with executives and decision-makers across the healthcare ecosystem.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities: Benefit from a competitive salary package and a merit-driven environment focused on professional development and career progression.
• Barcelona-based international environment: Join a dynamic and multicultural team in Barcelona, one of Europe's most vibrant and international cities.

Languages English Education Bachelor of Science (BS): Business Administration/Management, Bachelor of Science (BS): Economics, Bachelor of Science (BS): Finance, Bachelor of Science (BS): Life Sciences

Contract Type Regular Salary Range

The final offer will be determined within the applicable location-specific range and will depend on the candidate's confirmed work location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and role scope.