Life Sciences Associate

L.E.K. Consulting; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exchange programme

Global collaboration with offices

Orientation programme

Monthly training sessions

Promotion to Consultant without MBA

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

L.E.K. Consulting seeks exceptional individuals to join its Life Sciences practice as Associates. You will conduct research, perform analyses, and translate insights into client recommendations with a senior team guiding your development.

The Associate role includes a two-week orientation, ongoing monthly training, and a clear path to the Consultant role without requiring an MBA. International exposure and a collaborative culture support your growth.

Qualifications

• Backgrounds in biosciences, medicine, biotechnologies and interest in economics/business strategy.
• Degree at 2:1 or above.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn; no prior technical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, competitor and customer research.
• Perform strategic and financial analyses using leading tools.
• Collaborate to apply scientific and medical expertise to client issues.
• Coach colleagues and contribute to an inclusive office culture.
• Launch-pad for your career with orientation and ongoing training to progress to Consultant.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree (biosciences/related)

2:1 degree or higher

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Life Sciences Associates are crucial to the success of L.E.K. project teams. With the guidance and support of an experienced senior team, you will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Conducting primary and secondary research on markets, competitors, and customers, reviewing medical literature
• Performing rigorous strategic and financial analyses, using leading-edge software and techniques, to develop deep understanding of commercial issues
• Collaborating with team members to build on the scientific, medical and technical expertise that you bring to projects, to identify trends, draw conclusions, develop insights and transform those insights into actionable recommendations for the client
• Coaching colleagues and transferring skills, offering constructive advice, and contributing to a welcoming and friendly office culture
• The Associate position at L.E.K. is a launch‑pad for your career. As a new Associate you will be supported with a comprehensive initial two‑week orientation programme, followed by thorough monthly training sessions designed to complement your on‑the‑job experience. These cover the full range of skills needed to develop and progress your career within L.E.K., allowing promotion to the Consultant role without attaining an MBA. For those who go on to pursue roles in industry or Private Equity, the highly valuable commercial and analytical skill set, and broad commercial experience of an L.E.K. Associate are in great demand.

Benefits & Perks

• International experience and exchange programme L.E.K. offers you the opportunity to swap to one of our global offices for six months.
• You will often work with colleagues from other offices, on projects with an international scope.
• Comprehensive initial two‑week orientation programme.
• Thorough monthly training sessions designed to complement your on‑the‑job experience.
• Promotion to the Consultant role without attaining an MBA.
• For those who go on to pursue roles in industry or Private Equity, the highly valuable commercial and analytical skill set, and broad commercial experience of an L.E.K. Associate are in great demand.

Here at L.E.K., we appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees and in addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education.

We are currently seeking exceptional and committed individuals with the ability to solve complex problems in a creative way with backgrounds in biosciences, medicine, biotechnologies and experience or strong interest into economics and business strategy related to Life Sciences. Along with a varied combination of attributes, we would expect you to be working at 2:1 or above in your degree. We are looking for a sense of intellectual curiosity that will inspire you to develop a deep understanding of any client situation, and to generate innovative answers to complex questions. We want people with the ability to think in logical, structured ways, together with the creativity to look beyond the obvious. We recruit from a wide range of disciplines in both the arts and sciences, and do not require existing technical skills - just a strong desire to learn. Our team-oriented approach requires individuals who can collaborate and communicate well. We seek proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic candidates who take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact.

L.E.K. Consulting is a premier global strategy consulting firm that partners with clients to solve their most critical business challenges and deliver high‑impact outcomes. We bring deep industry expertise and rigorous, evidence‑based insight to global corporations, growth companies and private equity investors, helping them turn strategy into action.

How do we deliver impact? It's the people. We hire exceptional individuals and invest in their growth through hands‑on client work, close collaboration and a culture of ownership, inclusion and continuous learning. Across every level, curiosity unites us and challenge excites us. Founded more than 40 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals worldwide and is consistently recognized as one of the industry's best firms to work for. For more information, visit lek.com.