Manager - Healthcare & Life Sciences, Commercial Strategy

Simon-Kucher & Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global management consulting firm seeks a Manager in Healthcare & Life Sciences to drive innovative solutions and commercial strategies. The role involves leading project teams, engaging with clients, and contributing to a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in consulting or related fields, excellent communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible working

Employee Bonus Opportunity Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in consulting, project management, or related fields.
• Experience in healthcare and life sciences consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to develop commercial strategies and actionable recommendations.
• Engage in client interactions and deliver impactful presentations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Life Sciences or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Manager – Healthcare & Life Sciences, Commercial Strategy In the United States - Boston | New York

At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. We are a global management consulting firm that specializes in strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. We help companies optimize their commercial strategies and achieve profitable growth. With 40 years of experience, we have a strong track record of delivering tangible results for our clients across various industries.

Healthcare & Life Sciences (HC&LS) Division: Our Healthcare & Life Science Division works across the highly innovative, complex healthcare sector, including pharmaceuticals & biotech, medical technology, diagnostics, digital health & healthcare IT, healthcare B2B, providers, consumer health, and animal health. Our North America Healthcare & Life teams are based in Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. As a global division, our project teams often include colleagues from around the world. We value the expertise and perspectives each of our diverse colleagues brings to the table and encourage collaboration across offices and disciplines.

What makes us special:

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team.Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.
• Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching. Our Employee Bonus Opportunity Program ensures that when our firm grows, you grow with us.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.

How you will create an impact:

• Working in teams for a wide variety of clients, products, and project types, while building industry, business, and subject matter expertise through fast-paced projects. Specifically gain experience in:
• Problem Solving and Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions to address business challenges and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Day-to-Day Leadership: Lead the team on data analysis and framing interpretation of data to provide clients with commercial, pricing, and sales strategies, identifying opportunities, and delivering actionable recommendations.
• Drive Project Excellence: Lead project teams to drive various client engagements, including developing presentations, creating financial models, and guiding client workshops.
• Presentation Development and Delivery: Create compelling presentations and reports for clients, showcasing findings and recommendations in a clear and impactful manner and engaging in critical dialogue with clients.
• Client Interaction & Leadership: Gain exposure to client interactions by participating in meetings and workshops and leading discussions and presentations as appropriate.
• Learning and Development: Engage in workshops and training sessions to enhance your consulting and business acumen, as well as your understanding of Simon-Kucher’s methodologies.
• Coaching and Mentorship: Lead and guide junior team members to develop innovative and actionable insights and recommendations using data, analytics, and research that delivers impactful recommendations for clients.
• Guide and lead project teams to provide both strategy development and data analysis to solve client business challenges.
• Be an integral part of contributing to a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters belonging for all.

Your profile:

• Has an undergraduate and/or graduate degree from an accredited university/college in the life sciences, bioengineering, engineering, economics, business or science field.
• 3+ years of full-time work experience, preferably in one of the following areas: consulting, change management, continuous improvement, project management, functional experience in pricing, marketing, and sales.
• Experience in one of the following is preferred:
• Healthcare and Life Science consulting experience performing commercial strategy, early commercial, new product planning (NPP) pricing, sales, and marketing work for pharmaceuticals and biotech companies.
• Professional experience in analyzing and solving complex problems, which includes defining actionable recommendations using well-developed problem-solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical).
• Solid understanding of commercial, cross-functional, marketing, pricing, and sales concepts paired with relevant work experience.
• Record of accomplishment in managing multiple projects, including work plans and deliverables.
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills.
• Inclusive and empathetic team member; Has had some supervisory experience in mentoring and coaching others.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a client-focused attitude.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• In-office or client site presence 2-3 days per week in alignment with our hybrid working model.

The pay range for this position in New York and Boston is $170,000 - $180,000k per year plus potential annual based performance bonus. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Simon-Kucher
is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.

Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status.

We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.

Simon-Kucher North America Talent Acquisition Team
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