Analyst (Sept 2026 SF, CA)

Longwood University; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Generous sick and vacation pay

Summer flex scheduling options

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Analyst in San Francisco, CA. Candidates should hold a degree in life sciences and possess strong communication skills. The role involves synthesizing research, creating financial models, and participating in client interviews. Competitive benefits include medical insurance and a hybrid work environment. Base pay starts at $85,000 with incentives. Applications are due by October 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Solid oral and written skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Interest in learning about the business of healthcare.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize primary and secondary research for clients.
• Create financial models for quantitative analyses.
• Coordinate primary research through various interviews.
• Conduct secondary research on clinical and scientific issues.
• Develop presentations with case teams.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Collaboration across all levels

Interest in healthcare business

Ability to prioritize time

Education

Undergraduate or masters-level degree in life sciences

Job description

Overview

Application Due Date: October 1, 2025. Candidates will be interviewed in October and November.

Health Advances allows analysts to gain broad exposure to biotech and pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, research tools, and precision medicine, medtech, digital health, and enterprise HIT, and investor sectors as part of a growing firm. We are seeking candidates who share in our passion for making a direct impact on the healthcare industry as they work closely with colleagues who have a wide range of academic backgrounds and industry experience.

Health Advances is recognized as a top consulting firm and receives high rankings annually for its comprehensive training in both healthcare and business topics. Our analysts are typically staffed on two cases at one time allowing them to simultaneously learn about multiple aspects of the healthcare industry. With projects spanning an average of 4-6 weeks, analysts gain exposure to a variety of project work and sectors in their first year.

Health Advances is committed to continuous learning and the growth of its staff at all levels. Analysts join internal committees (examples: sector-specific, business development, and business analytics committees), attend seminars, and present at our weekly company meetings. Each analyst is paired with a go-to “buddy” in addition to a formal mentor who is part of the Management Team. Our mentorship program ensures that each individual has a tailored skill plan that tracks progress throughout the course of their career at Health Advances.

Analysts leverage prior knowledge in addition to current casework to develop the necessary skills for transition into levels of increased responsibility. Health Advances alumni are accepted into the top advanced-degree programs within several different fields and move on to challenging positions at organizations around the globe.

All interviews are case-oriented and provide the opportunity to work through actual examples of our projects.

Analyst Responsibilities

• Synthesizing primary and secondary research and communicating insights to case teams and client
• Creating financial models to perform quantitative analyses
• Coordinating and participating in primary research through client, customer, physician and thought-leader interviews
• Conducting secondary research on clinical, scientific, and business issues
• Developing presentations in collaboration with case teams for client deliverables

Qualifications

• A formal undergraduate or masters-level degree in life sciences
• Solid oral and written skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across all levels
• A sincere interest in learning about the business of healthcare in a multi-disciplinary environment
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment
• An ability to prioritize and focus time effectively to meet multiple client-driven objectives
• Must live in the Bay Area and work in the SF office ~3 days a week

What We Offer

• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing meaningful work
• Opportunities – We encourage you to grow your expertise and take on new challenges
• Inclusive culture – One that values each employee’s unique perspective and encourages everyone to be their authentic self
• Hybrid Work Environment – The autonomy to both work from home 3 days a week and develop/sustain collegial relationships in the office 2 days a week, or more if desired
• Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct, open and supportive manner
• Support – You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally; our success depends on your success

Benefits

• Health Advances offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, beginning on the first of the month after hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous sick and vacation pay
• Employee assistance programs
• Summer flex scheduling options to allow for early releases on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day

This position is located in San Francisco, CA and starts on September 14, 2026.

Health Advances does not offer visa sponsorship for analyst candidates. Health Advances will consider H1-B sponsorship for candidates who have life science PhDs who are eligible for a minimum of 24 months of an OPT (Optional Practical Training) from their start date.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The base pay for this role is $85,000 USD. You are eligible for an annual incentive program (with a reasonable first year estimate ranging from $0-$8,500 USD). Both of these are subject to the rules governing the programs, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Health Advances may use third party service providers to assist us in recruiting talent, administering and evaluating pre-employment screening and testing. By submitting your application, you acknowledge your information may be sent to those providers who are assisting in the specific search and agree to these terms.