Global Consultant, Lifesciences

Inizio Ignite; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced strategy consultant with expertise in life sciences. The role involves solving complex business problems, collaborating with teams, and supporting client recommendations. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and leadership abilities, along with a minimum of 5 years of consulting experience. This position emphasizes a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about making an impact in life sciences, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant life science consulting or strategy experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams effectively.
• Hands-on, execution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Work in teams to solve complex business problems for clients.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Work ethic

Interest in life sciences

Education

Outstanding academic achievement

Job description

Role Overview

Putnam is seeking an experienced strategy consultant with existing life sciences experience and, where possible, deep domain expertise. Roles are practice‑specific and hired directly into defined Putnam practices to build sustained capability and impact. The Global Consultant will be fully dedicated to the end‑to‑end project lifecycle, providing continuity and hands‑on delivery support to accelerate adoption within Putnam teams. This role is critical to providing deep domain expertise within their practice, increasing value creation for clients and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in teams to solve complex business problems for clients.
• Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop recommendations.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to client teams and senior stakeholders.
• Support implementation of recommendations and work with client teams to achieve impact.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across teams and geographies.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and think creatively.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven leadership skills and a strong sense of initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization.
• Outstanding record of academic achievement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams effectively.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, demanding, and ambiguous environment.
• Professional maturity, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Strong interest in, or experience with, life sciences and healthcare markets (biopharma, medtech, diagnostics, or health services).
• Familiarity with topics such as product strategy, portfolio prioritisation, market access, commercial excellence, or growth strategy is a plus.
• Ability to rapidly build domain knowledge and apply strategy frameworks to highly technical client contexts.

Role‑specific requirements

• 5+ years of relevant life science consulting or strategy experience.
• Hands‑on, execution‑oriented approach with comfort working directly in data, analyses, and models.
• Ability to commit to and support defined projects or practice portfolios over time.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.