Associate Consultant (Experiened -US)

Inizio Ignite; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental & disability insurance

3 weeks paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Professional training program

Year-end bonus

Profit sharing

Job summary

Inizio Ignite, the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, is seeking an Associate Consultant to join Putnam’s team. You’ll work on case projects, identify key issues, and develop analytical components to drive conclusions and client recommendations.

This role emphasizes teamwork in a client-focused, impact-driven environment, with exposure to portfolio prioritization, market assessment, pricing and launch strategies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in school and internships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in life sciences.
• Team collaboration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join case teams of 4-7 professionals and contribute to identifying critical issues.
• Develop analytical components and synthesize findings to drive conclusions and recommendations.
• Support strategic decision-making for life sciences clients.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Leadership

Analytical abilities

Quantitative background

Teamwork

Education

GPA 3.3 or higher

Economics/Finance/Science majors

Job description

++Position Summary++

Putnam is looking for top performers to join our firm. As an Associate Consultant, you will gain insight into the strategic issues facing today’s life sciences companies, as well as the specific challenges impacting the healthcare industry. The complexities of the industry provide an opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge of both the science and business sides of healthcare.

Associates work in case teams of 4-7 professionals led by a Manager or Partner. While responsibilities vary greatly from case to case, Associates are instrumental in developing the building blocks to identify critical issues, develop key analytical components, and ultimately, drive conclusions and recommendations. Through this process, Associates develop sound business and strategy fundamentals and a thorough understanding of solving complex business issues.

At Putnam, we pride ourselves on a team-based approach that is client focused and impact oriented. We serve many of the industry leaders, including all of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies. Almost all of our studies combine sophisticated quantitative analytics with significant qualitative fact-finding and synthesis to inform strategic decision-making. Our diverse casework spans portfolio prioritization, development pathway and resource optimization, market assessment, product pricing and launch strategies, market segment growth strategies, sales and marketing strategies, franchise development and patent expiration strategies. While the client-service core of our work can be demanding, we pride ourselves on the collegial, friendly and balanced environment at Putnam where consulting can be a long-term career option.

++Desired Skills & Experience++

The ideal candidate for the Associate position is:

• Highly intelligent and self-motivated individuals with a strong work ethic, robust attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellence and leadership during school and internships.
• Proven analytic abilities, a rigorous quantitative background, and strong problem-solving skills are essential.
• Strong interest in life sciences
• We are a highly collaborative firm and require strong teamwork examples
• A cumulative GPA of 3.3 is required with 3.5 or better preferred.
• Economics, finance or science majors are especially well suited for this position.

Please note: this is not an entry-level MBA position.

++Compensation & Benefits++

• Competitive salary, accompanied by excellent year-end bonus and profit-sharing potential
• Exceptional professional growth and promotion opportunities
• Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental & disability insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive training program

++Company Description++

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients.

Our Putnam strategy consulting team bridges science and strategy to enable confident decision-making and build value for pharma. We partner with leading health and life science companies serving brand & commercial leaders, Medical Affairs, access & pricing, and R&D. Our expertise spans offerings including therapeutic area strategy, data & AI strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercialization & growth, value, pricing & access (VPA) strategy, and evidence generation.

Proudly part of Inizio– the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment — supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

We believe that to create real, lasting change on human health, we must bring out the best in our people, in every way and at every level. We offer a boutique-firm feel inside a global enterprise, opening the door to limitless opportunities to kickstart your career or hone your expertise. Built on the pillars of empowerment, collaboration, and meaning, we’re proud to offer a fulfilling environment where world-class advisors can come together to shape the future of healthcare for the better.

Serving the life sciences industry, including the top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies, consistently ranked as one of the top consulting firms by Vault, and maintaining a true global team of experts with 400 talented team members sitting across 3 continents, we offer a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting our clients.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are tenets of our core values. We strive to create a culture and environment that fosters belonging and authenticity across all levels and values individuals for their skills, experience, diverse backgrounds, and unique perspectives. Collectively, DEI serves as a foundational element of who we are and how we work with our clients and with each other.

Our core values:

• Team
• Excellence
• Strategic
• Passion
• Diversity

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.