Life Sciences Strategy Consultant | Pharma & Biotech Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse’s Life Sciences practice is seeking a Consultant to support product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory solutions for pharma, biotech, medical devices, and diagnostics in the US. You will interview physicians and payers, analyze literature and market reports, and contribute to client presentations.

Travel averages 20% to client sites, with potential up to 25% for this role.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of prior relevant work or consulting experience with large global pharma, mid-sized pharma and/or biotech clients.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch.
• 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) 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.

Responsibilities

• Consultants work with Guidehouse Life Sciences teams providing support through all aspects of project work.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

BA/BS in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Guidehouse’s Life Sciences practice is seeking a Consultant to support product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory solutions for pharma, biotech, medical devices, and diagnostics in the US. You will interview physicians and payers, analyze literature and market reports, and contribute to client presentations.

Travel averages 20% to client sites, with potential up to 25% for this role.