Life Sciences Strategy Lead – Associate Director

Guidehouse; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Associate Director in its Life Sciences practice to lead projects from inception to completion, manage client relationships, and guide staff consultants. You will shape project plans, staffing, budgets and timelines while driving quality and strategic impact.

Travel up to 30% is expected, with opportunities to advance along a defined career path. The role requires 6+ years of relevant pharma/biotech consulting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related field; advanced degree/PhD preferred.
• 6+ years of consulting or related pharma/biotech experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage client relationships across projects.
• Develop work plans, staffing, deadlines and budgets; ensure high-quality client-ready deliverables.
• Coach staff consultants and contribute to sales initiatives and practice development.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Pharma / Life sciences domain

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS degree in Science or related field

Advanced degree/PhD preferred

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking an Associate Director in its Life Sciences practice to lead projects from inception to completion, manage client relationships, and guide staff consultants. You will shape project plans, staffing, budgets and timelines while driving quality and strategic impact.

Travel up to 30% is expected, with opportunities to advance along a defined career path. The role requires 6+ years of relevant pharma/biotech consulting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and