Life Sciences Strategy Associate Consultant

Putnam; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Accelerated career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development support

Meaningful client exposure

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Putnam, part of Inizio Ignite, seeks an Associate Consultant to collaborate with experienced consultants and help leading life sciences companies solve strategic challenges. You’ll gain exposure to critical issues shaping today’s healthcare landscape and develop a deep understanding of both science and commercial aspects of the industry.

As a key member of a collaborative project team, you will contribute to every stage of the consulting process—from conducting research and analyzing data to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Economics, Finance, or a related field, with graduation expected by June 2027.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 required; 3.5 or higher preferred.
• Demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and initiative through coursework, internships, extracurricular activities, and/or professional experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and think critically.
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify key business issues and strategic opportunities.
• Analyze client, market, and industry data to develop actionable insights.
• Build analytical models and synthesize complex information into clear, compelling recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of strategic conclusions and client presentations.
• Collaborate closely with team members and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality, data-driven solutions.
• Develop and own analyses and recommendations that support client discussions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Fast learner

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Life Sciences, Economics, Finance, or related field

Job description

Putnam, part of Inizio Ignite, seeks an Associate Consultant to collaborate with experienced consultants and help leading life sciences companies solve strategic challenges. You’ll gain exposure to critical issues shaping today’s healthcare landscape and develop a deep understanding of both science and commercial aspects of the industry.

As a key member of a collaborative project team, you will contribute to every stage of the consulting process—from conducting research and analyzing data to