Consultant – Life Sciences Advisory – Commercial

Guidehouse; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan PayDown

Job summary

Guidehouse Life Sciences consultants partner with pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic clients to support product planning, pricing, reimbursement, and regulatory solutions. You will help schedule interviews, analyze literature, and contribute to client deliverables.

This role offers travel up to 20%, a clear career path toward Senior Consultant, and a culture that emphasizes inclusion, mentorship, and professional development.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related field.
• 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.
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop effective strategies.
• Excellent communication to senior management.
• Strong analytical skills (Excel, Access) and data-driven decision making.
• Willing to travel to client sites across the US up to 20%.
• Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct interviews with physicians, payers, and other healthcare thought leaders.
• Gather and analyze medical literature, healthcare market reports and databases.
• Participate in document writing, production, and client presentations.
• Travel is project dependent but averages 20 percent.
• Career development path toward Senior Consultant as you gain project management skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Travel readiness

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.

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.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.