Senior Consultant

Alira Health SLU; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 72.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

Global travel

Flexible work programs

Descripción de la vacante

Alira Health is seeking a Senior Consultant in Barcelona to lead client engagements at the intersection of life sciences and strategy, owning projects or major components and guiding teams across market assessments and growth initiatives.

You will develop analytical frameworks, translate findings into strategic recommendations, create client-ready materials, and mentor junior colleagues while collaborating with Engagement Managers, Principals, and Partners in a fast-paced, multicultural setting.

Formación

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 4–5 years of professional experience in management/strategy consulting.
• Excellent written and verbal English; additional languages a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage full project execution or major components.
• Provide methodological guidance across research and quantitative modeling.
• Develop clear, actionable project storylines and recommendations.
• Create and present client-ready deliverables and reports.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge base.
• Build expertise in therapeutic/functional areas and support client conversations.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Client management

Team coaching

Educación

Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Business

MBA

PhD

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

ROLE As a Senior Consultant within Alira Health’s Management Consulting Division, you will work on client engagements at the intersection of life sciences and strategy, taking full ownership of projects or significant components of complex engagements. Working closely with Engagement Managers, Principals, and Partners, you will drive engagements spanning market and opportunity assessments, portfolio and indication prioritizations, commercial due diligences, and corporate and growth strategy projects for clients in Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, Diagnostics, and HealthTech. Your core contribution will involve leading the development of analytical frameworks and project methodologies, translating findings across workstreams into compelling storylines and actionable strategic recommendations, and managing client relationships to deliver high-impact outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the full execution of projects or major project components, ensuring alignment between methodologies, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Provide methodological guidance across secondary and primary research activities and quantitative model development, ensuring analytical rigour and coherence across workstreams.
• Develop comprehensive project storylines, connecting analytical findings into clear, actionable strategic recommendations for clients.
• Create and present client-ready materials, including research outputs, interim deliverables, and final project reports.
• Train and mentor junior team members on project case teams and through formal mentorship programs, providing both day-to-day guidance and longer-term development support.
• Build and develop recognized expertise in one or more therapeutic or functional areas, contributing to the team’s knowledge base and supporting client conversations.

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); MBA, PhD, or specialized Master’s are considered a plus. 4-5 years of professional experience, preferably in management/strategy consulting; background in life sciences strategy, healthcare, or private equity is also considered. Demonstrated experience managing and coaching small teams of 2-4 people. Strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving ability, with the capacity to guide teams across both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Excellent communication and client management skills, with the ability to manage expectations, navigate complex conversations, and present confidently to senior stakeholders. Ability to work effectively across multiple projects simultaneously in a multicultural, fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are considered a plus.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for ambitious and intellectually curious professionals who are passionate about solving complex problems at the intersection of science, healthcare, and business. Successful candidates combine rigorous analytical thinking with strong client management skills, are comfortable taking full ownership in a fast-paced and demanding environment, and are motivated by translating complex evidence into clear strategic recommendations that drive real impact for clients.

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.

benefits that include professional development, global travel, flexible work programs and more.

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. EUR 72,000 - 75,000

About Alira Health

Alira Health is a global advisory firm providing consulting and research and clinical development services whose mission is to humanize healthcare and life sciences, in partnership with patients, through innovative technologies and expert guidance. From development to medical care, we complement the expertise of our Pharma, Biotech, and MedTech clients with a full spectrum of services across their entire solutions lifecycle. With offices around the world, Alira Health provides a vibrant and creative environment with benefits that include professional development, global travel, flexible work programs and more. We welcome your passion and drive, talent and entrepreneurial spirit, sense of service and teamwork. We are an integrated team of over 800 scientists, strategists, economists, clinicians, and biostatisticians representing over 30 nationalities. This broad global perspective and cultural richness has a direct impact on providing innovative solutions for our clients that lead to higher standards of care and an improved patient experience.