Senior Associate - Life Sciences Consulting (Commercial Strategy/Competitive Intelligence) - Lo[...]

JR United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent scientific search firm is seeking a Senior Associate for their UK-based team. The role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis to provide insights in the pharma and biotech sectors. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 1-2 years of experience in consulting or related fields. This position offers early exposure to senior leaders and high-profile projects, with the possibility of working in adjusted hours to engage a US client base.

Benefits

Early exposure to senior leaders

Collaborative environment

Opportunities to shape strategy

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in consulting, pharma/biotech, healthcare, or related industries (internships welcome).
• Confident communicator, resilient under pressure, and motivated to deliver quality work.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of pharma/biotech product development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary market research, including attending key industry conferences.
• Analyse findings and distil them into clear insights and high-impact recommendations.
• Contribute to client deliverables, meetings, and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Market research

Communication

Mentoring

Understanding of pharma/biotech

Education

BSc (or higher) in life sciences, physical sciences, or business

Job description

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Client:

Evidencia Scientific Search and Selection Limited

Location:

ashton-under-lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Associate

Location: London office/hybrid/remote based

Working Hours: Standard UK hours 9-5.30 OR 1pm – 9:30pm BST (due to increased demand and significant organic growth with US clients and Global HQ’s, a US hours team is being formed! This will present a great opportunity to gain expertise in the dynamic and evolving US market, boosting your CV and opening up more doors for the future!).

*Slightly increased compensation is on offer for those happy to work in the US hours team*

Purpose:

Conduct primary and secondary research and analysis; collect market insights and join the dots to bring to life complex market realities and deliver high impact presentations to varied client landscapes. This role will have significant exposure to the senior leadership team and an early opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of projects.

About the Role

I'm looking for a Senior Associate to join my clients UK based team. You’ll research, analyse, and translate complex market dynamics—particularly in pharma and biotech—into powerful insights and client-ready recommendations. This is a high-exposure role with early responsibility, direct interaction with senior leadership, and the chance to shape impactful projects from day one.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct primary and secondary market research, including attending key industry conferences.
• Analyse findings and distil them into clear insights and high-impact recommendations.
• Contribute to client deliverables, meetings, and presentations.
• Support proposals and business development initiatives.
• Mentor new team members and help shape a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Ideal profile

• BSc (or higher) in life sciences, physical sciences, or business-related fields.
• 1–2 years’ experience in consulting, pharma/biotech, healthcare, or related industries (internships welcome).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect the dots between qualitative and quantitative data.
• Confident communicator, resilient under pressure, and motivated to deliver quality work.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of pharma/biotech product development.
• Happy to work adjusted hours for a wealth of US based clients

Why Join Us?

• Early exposure to senior leaders and high-profile projects.
• Opportunities to shape strategy and make real impact.
• A collaborative, ambitious environment that values initiative and fresh thinking.
• Get exposure to a highly buoyant, evolving and dynamic US Life Sciences market and client base