Consultant – Life Sciences Advisory – Commercial

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Life Sciences consultant in the United States to support pharma, biotech and medical device clients. You will help with product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory and compliance solutions.

You will work across teams to interview physicians and payers, analyze literature and market data, and contribute to client-ready deliverables and presentations. Travel is project-dependent, averaging about 20%.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study.
• Minimum 1-3 years of prior relevant work or consulting experience with pharma/biotech clients.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch.
• Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct interviews with physicians, payers, and other thought leaders in healthcare.
• Gather and analyze medical literature, healthcare market reports and databases.
• Participate in document writing, production, and client presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Pharma industry knowledge

Data analysis (Excel/Access)

Interviewing physicians/payers

Education

BA/BS degree in Science/Healthcare/Business

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

++Job Family++:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting

++Travel Required++:
Up to 25%

++Clearance Required++:
None

Is life sciences in your DNA? Breakthroughs in pharma are helping people live healthier lives, while medical devices enable patients to proactively maintain health — this is undoubtedly a transformative time for health care companies. Guidehouse’s Life Sciences practice is an engine of innovation, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies develop custom solutions that tackle today’s challenges, while anticipating tomorrows. You will have an immediate impact by partnering with our clients, across all levels, to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory and compliance solutions. Do you think you are up for the challenge?

We continuously strive to foster an inclusive and diverse work culture and thoughtfully develop our people through challenging work, valuable learning and educational programs. We cultivate a culture of mentorship and feedback for professional and personal growth. We help our clients take control of their future. This mission extends to our employee’s careers, health and well-being and by the many ways we give back to our communities. If you’re passionately motivated to make a difference and deliver exceptional work, we invite you to learn more about your career opportunities at

What You Will Do:

Consultants work with Guidehouse Life Sciences teams providing support through all aspects of project work. Your specific tasks include the following: scheduling and conducting interviews with physicians, payers, and other thought leaders in healthcare; gathering and analyzing medical literature, healthcare market reports and databases; and participating in document writing, production, and client presentations. Travel is project dependent but averages 20 percent.

The Life Sciences practice encourages career development and hiring for the long term. Consultants follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen their knowledge in the field of healthcare and the practice of consulting. As Consultants develop project management skills they progress to the position of Senior Consultant.

What You Will Need:

• BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study.
• Minimum 1-3 years of prior relevant work or consulting experience working with large global pharma, mid-sized pharma and/or biotech clients.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch.
• The ability to analyze complex information, identify key issues, and develop effective strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.
• Must possess strong analytical skills (Excel, Access, etc.) and leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and team decision-making.
• Must have advanced data collection, research, information finding experience and explore solutions that challenge critical thinking.
• Must be willing and able to travel to client sites across the US, up to 20% of the time.
• Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Demonstrated commitment and passion for the Healthcare and Life Science industries.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to produce client ready deliverables including PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to grasp and communicate clinical and business implications of technically complex products and services.
• Collaborative and a team player.

The annual salary range for this position is $68,000.00-$113,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.