Consultant (PhD Candidates) - 2027 Start Date

Beghou; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Beghou is seeking a Consultant to collaborate with senior managers and partners on life sciences analytics projects. You will develop data ingestion, cleaning, and processing pipelines, and build advanced dashboards and client deliverables with a focus on accuracy and deadlines.

You will mentor Associates, perform advanced analytics, and interact with clients to set expectations and deliver insights. A PhD or 3+ years of relevant experience is preferred, along with coding and visualization

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with 3+ years in life sciences analytics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative aptitude.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop code to ingest, clean, and process client data.
• Build/run dashboards and generate client-ready deliverables.
• Synthesize results and communicate with clients on projects.
• Lead client sub-teams to ensure timely, error-free delivery.
• Guide, train, and oversee Associate Consultants.
• Independently perform advanced analytical work.

Skills

Python

SQL

SAS

Data visualization

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Presentation

Education

PhD or Master/Bachelor with 3+ years experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Beghou brings over three decades of experience helping life sciences companies optimize their commercialization through strategic insight, advanced analytics, and technology. From developing go-to-market strategies and building foundational data analytics infrastructures to leveraging artificial intelligence to improve customer insights and engagement, Beghou helps life sciences companies maximize performance across their portfolios. Beghou also deploys proprietary and third-party technology solutions to help companies forecast performance, design territories, manage customer data, organize, and report on medical and commercial data, and more. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, we have 10 global offices.

Our mission is to bring together analytical minds and innovative technology to help life sciences companies navigate the complexity of health care and improve patient outcomes.

As a Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from senior managers and partners, collaborating together to develop, achieve, and succeed with every project. We have had steady growth throughout our history because the people we hire are committed not only to delivering quality results for our clients, but also to becoming leaders in sales and marketing analytics.

Beghou allows you to develop a wide range of skills across many practice areas, giving you a greater understanding of the life sciences and consulting industries. Ideal candidates for the Consultant role demonstrate leadership potential, integrity, problem-solving skills, and the communication skills necessary to work with clients and people at all levels of our firm.

We'll Trust you to:

• Develop code to ingest, clean, and process life sciences client data, both autonomously and with team members
• Build/run/troubleshoot data processes, create and maintain reports and processes, perform analyses, ensure data accuracy, and develop client projects and deliverables, such as advanced dashboards and slide decks, while meeting deadlines for clients
• Synthesize results and communicate with clients regarding data processing and ongoing projects, ensuring consistent expectations of deliverables
• Serve as a point of contact for clients on ongoing projects, as well as a liaison between the client and consulting team; lead client sub-teams to ensure consistent expectations and timely, error-free delivery
• Guide, train, and oversee the work of Associate Consultants
• Independently complete more advanced analytical work
• Gain confidence working in a collaborative environment across team, organization, and client
• Perform other project work based on client needs and internal team requests

You’ll need to have:

• A PhD or a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional experience. While we do not specify a list of majors, we seek candidates who demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative aptitude, in addition to an interest and aptitude for coding, through coursework or other experience
• Strong academic track record
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate active listening skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with others and adapt quickly
• Ability to effectively lead small groups
• Basic coding skills (Python, SAS, SQL, etc.); knowledge of data visualization software, such as Tableau or Power BI, preferred

Who we're looking for:

• At Beghou, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds who can bring diverse perspectives and experiences to our team. We’re seeking driven, curious, and solution-oriented individuals. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
• Leadership Potential: You’re proactive, take ownership of your work, and inspire others to do the same
• Problem-Solving Skills: You enjoy tackling challenges and finding creative, effective solutions while exercising attention to detail
• Integrity: You’re committed to doing the right thing, always
• Strong Communication Skills: You can articulate ideas clearly and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• Technical proficiency: You possess coding skills in languages such as Python, R, SQL or similar, with the ability to apply these skills to data modeling, analysis and problem solving

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Beghou, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $90,000 to $110,000.

We are currently unable to consider candidates who require, or will require in the future, sponsorship for work authorization . Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

At Beghou, you'll join a highly collaborative, values-driven team where technical excellence, analytical rigor, and personal growth converge. Whether you're passionate about AI innovation, building commercialization strategies, or shaping the next generation of data-first solutions in life sciences, this is a place to make an impact!

Compensation and Benefits:

Beghou Consulting offers a competitive compensation package and a full complement of benefits, including the following:

Health & Wellness

We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life & AD&D coverage, disability insurance, and a Lifestyle Wellness Account to help you feel your best.

Work-Life Balance

Our generous PTO, company holidays, and paid parental & bonding leave help you recharge and be present where it matters most. With a flexible hybrid work policy, you’ll enjoy the balance of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility.

Financial Wellness

We invest in your future with a 401(k) and employer match, tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts, and performance bonuses. You’ll also receive a monthly phone stipend and access to an employee discount program.

Growth & Giving Back

Through mentorship, training, and tuition reimbursement, we help you grow your career while supporting causes you care about with a charitable donation match.

Culture & Values

Collaboration, innovation, and inclusion define us. Here, you’ll join a community that values your ideas and celebrates your impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We seek candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.