Senior Analyst - Asset & Portfolio Strategy

BioTalent; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent partners with a growing life sciences consultancy to hire a Senior Analyst to support its Asset & Portfolio Strategy practice. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and high‑impact strategic projects across pharma and biotech.

Typical projects include portfolio strategy and optimisation, asset prioritisation, business case development, and market attractiveness analysis. You will develop client‑ready analyses and recommendations while collaborating with clients and

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of life sciences or healthcare strategy consulting experience.
• Experience supporting portfolio or product strategy engagements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven approaches.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Passion for solving strategic challenges in healthcare and life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio strategy and asset optimisation initiatives.
• Contribute to investment decision support and business cases.
• Assist in product and franchise growth strategies.
• Develop client-ready analyses and recommendations.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

I'm partnering with a growing life sciences consultancy that is looking to hire a Senior Analyst to support its Asset & Portfolio Strategy practice.

This team works with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare organisations to answer some of their most critical strategic questions, helping clients make informed investment decisions across products, portfolios, and therapeutic areas. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, high-impact strategic projects, and excellent opportunities for development within a growing consultancy.

Typical project work includes:

• Portfolio strategy and optimisation
• Asset prioritisation and investment decision support
• Product and franchise growth strategy
• Business case development
• Opportunity assessments and market attractiveness analysis
• Commercial strategy across the product lifecycle

We're looking for:

• 2-4 years of experience within life sciences consulting, healthcare consulting, or a related strategy environment
• Exposure to portfolio, brand, commercial, corporate, or product strategy engagements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through complex business questions
• Experience supporting project workstreams and developing client-ready analyses and recommendations
• Excellent communication skills and an interest in working closely with clients
• A passion for solving strategic challenges within the healthcare and life sciences sector

Why consider the opportunity?

• Strong growth trajectory and expanding client base
• Exposure to high-impact strategic decision-making across pharmaceutical and biotech organisations
• Direct access to senior leadership and mentorship from experienced consultants
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with significant responsibility from an early stage
• Clear progression opportunities and investment in professional development