Associate Director – Life Sciences Strategy & Oncology

Guidehouse; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse’s Life Sciences practice is an engine of innovation, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies develop custom solutions. You will partner with clients across levels to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory strategies.

This role demands strong analytical skills and experience with oncology biopharma projects, with the ability to manage full projects and mentor others.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Science, Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related field.
• 7-10 years Life Sciences consulting experience; advanced degree may substitute for years of experience.
• Minimum 5+ years strategy, commercialization and launch experience.
• Experience with solid tumor oncology biopharma projects (NSCLC, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer).
• Ability to manage full projects spanning several workstreams and teams with limited oversight.
• Strong analytical skills (Excel, Access) to guide client and team decisions.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to produce client-ready PowerPoint deliverables.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the US up to 20%.
• Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory solutions.
• Manage multiple workstreams and teams with limited oversight to drive project outcomes.

Skills

Life Sciences consulting

Project management

Data analysis

Client communications

Education

BA/BS in Science, Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related

PhD/PharmD/MBA preferred in lieu of experience

Job description

Guidehouse’s Life Sciences practice is an engine of innovation, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies develop custom solutions. You will partner with clients across levels to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory strategies.

This role demands strong analytical skills and experience with oncology biopharma projects, with the ability to manage full projects and mentor others.