Healthcare & Life Sciences Consultant/Senior Consultant

Frost & Sullivan; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly work environment

Growth opportunities

Global team collaboration

Recognition and awards

Job summary

Frost & Sullivan in Mumbai seeks a Consultant/Senior Consultant to lead client engagements, structure teams, and deliver cohesive strategies in partnership with clients.

The role emphasizes building trusted relationships with mid-level stakeholders, driving end-to-end project delivery, and mentoring junior staff while keeping a sharp focus on healthcare dynamics in India. This is a high-responsibility advisory position with global reach.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in consulting, advisory, strategy, or healthcare industry.
• Master’s degree in business administration; clinical background is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Strong experience delivering strategic insights to senior clients in healthcare.
• Analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to independently drive workstreams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of healthcare ecosystems in India.
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of consulting engagements from scoping to insight delivery.
• Supervise and mentor a team of consultants/associates to build structured strategies.
• Act as primary contact for senior clients; manage expectations and communicate insights.
• Conduct high-quality primary and secondary research, market analysis, and benchmarking.
• Translate client challenges into structured problem statements and data-driven solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and stakeholder priorities in fast-paced settings.
• Contribute to intellectual capital with whitepapers and POVs on emerging healthcare topics.
• Maintain understanding of local healthcare dynamics in India.
• Troubleshoot project challenges by realigning delivery and maintaining client confidence.

Skills

Consulting experience

Strategic thinking

Client management

Stakeholder management

Healthcare industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Multi-time zone collaboration

Education

MBA / Master’s in business administration

Clinical background (MBBS/BDS/BPharm/PhD) a plus

Job description

About The Role

As a Consultant/ Senior Consultant, you will lead client projects, taking charge of structuring and coordinating the activities of a team of consultants and/or associates to develop cohesive strategies in collaboration with the client. A key aspect of your role will be maintaining and strengthening client relationships, positioning yourself as a trusted business advisor to mid-management levels within client organizations.

(The final level and position title will be determined based on the outcomes of interviews and assessments)

About The Practice Area

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Frost & Sullivan’s Healthcare & Life Sciences (HLS) practice delivers strategic advisory and consulting services across a wide spectrum of domains, including Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Healthcare IT, Digital Health, and Healthcare Services. Our work is anchored in critical convergence areas that are shaping the future of healthcare: ranging from therapeutic breakthroughs and next-generation manufacturing to reimbursement strategies, digital enablement, personalized care, population health management, and care delivery transformation. With a proven track record of working with both global healthcare leaders and emerging innovators, the HLS practice is recognized as a preferred partner for navigating complex market dynamics and unlocking growth opportunities across the healthcare value chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of consulting engagements, from scoping and hypothesis development to insight delivery and presentation.
• Supervise and mentor a team of consultants/associates to build structured, evidence-backed strategies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior clients; manage expectations, communicate insights clearly, and build trusted relationships.
• Conduct high-quality primary and secondary research, market analysis, and benchmarking using a range of tools and sources.
• Translate client challenges into structured problem statements and develop actionable, data-driven solutions and recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects and stakeholder priorities concurrently in fast-paced settings.
• Contribute to the development of intellectual capital, including whitepapers, articles, and points of view on emerging healthcare topics.
• Maintain a strong understanding of local healthcare dynamics in India
• Troubleshoot internal and external project challenges by proactively stepping in to resolve bottlenecks, realign delivery, and maintain client confidence and internal momentum.

Required Competencies

The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for solving complex problems and creating actionable insights for clients.

This role requires someone who is curious, methodical, and able to think strategically—connecting dots between data, industry trends, and business impact. Strong client-handling skills, including communication, adaptability, and credibility in stakeholder interactions, are critical.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in consulting, advisory, strategy, or the healthcare industry.
• Master’s degree in business administration, or related field. Clinical background (e.g., MBBS, BDS, BPharm, PhD) is a plus.
• Willingness to learn/ experiment with, and quickly adapt new tools and technologies
• Strong experience delivering strategic insights to senior clients in healthcare.
• Analytical, communication (verbal and written), and project management skills.
• Ability to independently drive workstreams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of healthcare ecosystems in India.
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones with distributed teams
• Demonstrated domain knowledge in at least 2 of the following fields:
• MedTech and imaging
• Diagnostics and laboratory services
• Investment strategy and due diligence of healthcare companies
• Pharma and Biotech
• Healthcare delivery and hospital strategy
• Digital Health
• Are Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Take ownership to work independently with remote supervision
• Can multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Are disciplined and adhere to high-quality standards
• Is a strategic thinker; understands how operational activities are vital in supporting the overall strategy of the business

What will make you succeed at Frost & Sullivan?..

• Curious and entrepreneurial
• Committed to customer success
• A self-starter invested in your future
• A persuasive communicatorDeeply AnalyticalExcited about Disruptive Trends

Benefits

• A friendly work environment with an ‘open door’ policy
• A strong career path with growth opportunities.
• Be part of a global team that strives for excellence, and fosters an Olympic spirit
• Feed your intellectual curiosity by collaborating across all levels of the company across the globe
• Global Recognition - President’s Club & Chairman’s Club Awards
• Continuous learning and coaching
• Flexible work policy

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Transformational Growth Journey Company, has spent more than 60 years partnering with clients to develop transformational growth strategies by focusing on innovation and growth opportunities driven by disruptive technologies, mega trends, emerging markets and new business models. Today, more than ever before, companies must innovate, not only to survive, but thrive in the future. Our Growth Pipeline Management (GPM) system supports clients by identifying and evaluating new growth opportunities and serves as the foundation for continuous growth. This is your opportunity to be part of a revolutionary global team that truly inspires positive global changes by innovating to zero. Learn more about Frost & Sullivan at www.frost.com

Frost & Sullivan is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination. Frost & Sullivan recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or sexual orientation