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

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate to conduct market research and analysis. This high-exposure role involves translating complex market dynamics into actionable client insights. Candidates should have a strong analytical background and a degree in life sciences or related fields, with 1-2 years' experience in relevant industries. You will gain early exposure to senior leaders and have the opportunity to work with US-based clients, enhancing your CV and career prospects.

Benefits

Early exposure to senior leaders

Opportunities to shape strategy

Collaborative and ambitious environment

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in consulting, pharma/biotech, healthcare, or related industries (internships welcome).
• Ability to connect the dots between qualitative and quantitative data.
• Happy to work adjusted hours for a wealth of US based clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary market research.
• Analyse findings into clear insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to client deliverables, meetings, and presentations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Confident communicator

Commercial awareness

Motivated to deliver quality work

Education

BSc in life sciences, physical sciences, or business-related fields

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 HQs, 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 client's 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