Consultant (Life Sciences)

Sky Mavis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERSANA Management Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented analyst to support life sciences client engagements in a fast-paced environment. The role involves conducting primary and secondary research, synthesizing insights, and delivering compelling client materials.

You will work on multiple projects, communicate clearly with clients and teams, and contribute to building strong capabilities within the firm. A strong passion for pharma and biotech is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant concentration with strong academic record.
• 1+ year of life science consultancy experience on multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted secondary research (desk research, secondary data analysis) and primary research (interviews with key opinion leaders/insurance payers) with minimal oversight.
• Synthesize research insights to develop logical and effective client recommendations.
• Independently run work streams, meet deadlines, and assist junior team members as necessary.
• Develop high-quality client communications and deliverables (PowerPoint slides, Excel models).
• Communicate verbal and written information in a clear, concise fashion.
• Contribute to the development of the firm’s capabilities and infrastructure.
• Support the development of a high-performance culture.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.

Job Description

EVERSANA® MANAGEMENT CONSULTING combines deep industry and functional area knowledge with specialized expertise in market assessment, analytics, and strategy development. Our global experts help industry executives address their most pressing business challenges.

We are the strategic advisory arm of EVERSANA®, serving a broad range of large and small biopharma, med tech and digital therapeutics companies. As part of EVERSANA®, we integrate our strategic planning with launch excellence and commercial execution to provide end-to-end commercialization support to our clients.

We offer strategic solutions across a range of innovative therapy areas — driven by our areas of practice in: Brand Strategy/Marketing, Launch/Complete Commercialization, Product Innovation, Corporate Strategy and Business Development, Pricing & Market Access, and Strategic Data Analytics Coordination — providing a diverse range of project experiences, led by experts in their fields.

Our industry leaders bring a mix of diverse backgrounds combining science and commercial specialties from preeminent educational institutions, along with experiences gained at leading consulting firms and life sciences organizations.

We are growing rapidly and seek team members who value the opportunity to accelerate their personal development while contributing to winning teams; this includes exposure to thought leaders across EVERSANA and constant interaction with clients and team members at all levels.

EVERSANA® MANAGEMENT CONSULTING fosters a collaborative and supportive culture in which we strive to create an environment where people can build fulfilling and prosperous careers. Our consulting staff has a wide range of opportunities to develop their skills as life sciences professionals, from leading high-stakes strategic projects/product launches to coordinating and redesigning high-science product commercialization programs across global markets.

Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:

• Leading targeted secondary research (e.g., desk research, secondary data analysis) and primary research (e.g., interviews with key opinion leaders / insurance payers) with minimal oversight
• Synthesizing research insights to develop logical and effective client recommendations
• Independently running work streams, meeting deadlines, and assisting junior team members as necessary
• Developing high-quality client communications and deliverables (e.g., PowerPoint slides, Excel models)
• Communicating verbal and written information in logical, clear, and concise fashion
• Contributing to the development of the firm’s capabilities and infrastructure
• Supporting the development of a high-performance culture
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• All other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Travel: Some travel may be required for meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Overtime and/or weekend/evening hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant concentration (e.g., business, economics, life sciences, engineering) and a strong academic record
• Experience and/or Training:
• 1+ year of experience at a life science consultancy, with experience working on multiple projects and handling associate / analyst-level responsibilities
• A strong passion for—and understanding of dynamics and issues in—the pharma and biotech industries
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Technology/Equipment: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Advanced degree from a top-tier institution

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $129,000 to $139,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations, visit eversana.com/careers. More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time.

From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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