Lead, Life Sciences Commercial Analytics & Ops

Beghouconsulting; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beghou Consulting, based in Evanston, IL, seeks an experienced Manager to lead life sciences client engagements, oversee operations, and drive data process improvements. You’ll manage teams, enhance analytics capabilities, and nurture client relationships to grow the firm’s practice.

The role requires 8–10 years in life sciences, strong pharma knowledge, coding skills (SAS, Python, SQL) and experience with Tableau/Power BI, plus leadership and communication strengths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or advanced degree with 8 to 10 years of professional experience.
• Experience in the life sciences/pharma industry.
• Strong understanding of Pharma commercial functions, specifically: Data Management, Sales Operations, Commercial Analytics, and BI/Reporting.
• Coding skills (SAS, Python, SQL, etc.) and experience working with data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products, such as PowerPoint and Word; advanced Excel skills required.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective leadership, people management, and project management skills.
• Experience as a team leader or people manager.
• Ability to work effectively with others and adapt quickly.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• We are currently unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship for work authorization in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership for team members regarding ongoing operations, process improvements, planned approaches for client requests, or transition of new deliverables.
• Oversee and develop proposals to ensure methodological soundness; consistently deliver quality client services and drive high‑quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
• Support project execution and delivery as needed to ensure project success.
• Build and plan out complex enhancements to reports, online tools, and data processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on current industry trends and analytical best practices in the life sciences industry.
• Direct the activities of data processing and analytics teams that produce hundreds of high‑touch reports and analyses, including executive dashboards, field reports, triggered alerts, and scorecards.
• Frequently utilize coding to facilitate data processing, analytics, and reporting.
• Grow external client engagements, owning the relationship between the client and the firm.
• Identify areas for firm growth and create action plans to incorporate across the company, including the development of new offerings, improvements to best practice guidelines, or creating new firm practice areas to better serve clients.
• Monitor progress manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes; manage project finances by maintaining financial summaries, drafting SOWs for new work, and sending client invoices.
• Lead and motivate diverse and global teams; train and mentor team members to assist in their professional growth.
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team‑oriented work environment.
• Support management initiatives, including promoting employee engagement, recruiting, training, and providing ongoing education, employee mentorship, and coaching as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

SAS

Python

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Beghou Consulting, based in Evanston, IL, seeks an experienced Manager to lead life sciences client engagements, oversee operations, and drive data process improvements. You’ll manage teams, enhance analytics capabilities, and nurture client relationships to grow the firm’s practice.

The role requires 8–10 years in life sciences, strong pharma knowledge, coding skills (SAS, Python, SQL) and experience with Tableau/Power BI, plus leadership and communication strengths.