Senior Associate

Scimitar Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 80%

Work across US and international time‑

US work authorization

English fluency

Job summary

Scimitar Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate to drive client project delivery, manage workstreams, and perform rigorous analyses to help craft actionable recommendations for life sciences clients.

You will engage with client stakeholders to ensure solutions align with strategic goals and deliver measurable impact. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in life sciences consulting, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in life sciences consulting or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience supporting client engagements and delivering actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage workstreams within client engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and impact.
• Develop project strategies aligned with client goals and growth opportunities.
• Conduct structured, data‑driven analysis to identify actionable insights.
• Maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders at working and manager levels.
• Create clear, compelling deliverables and contribute to client presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and client counterparts to drive results.
• Identify opportunities to deepen engagement and support proposal development.
• Proactively improve processes and client interactions with ownership mindset.
• Adapt to changing client needs and maintain high standards.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Life sciences consulting

Client relationship management

AI tools & LLMs

Strategic thinking

Data-driven analysis

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Senior Associate - Job Description

About Us

At Scimitar, we are a boutique consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver strategic insights and innovative solutions. Our work doesn’t stop at developing strategies—we lead our clients through implementation, ensuring lasting, real-world impact. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in driving the successful delivery of client projects while contributing to firm‑building efforts. You will manage workstreams, conduct rigorous analysis, and engage with client stakeholders to ensure that our recommendations are both actionable and impactful. This role is ideal for someone with prior consulting or relevant industry experience who is eager to take on more ownership, deepen strategic thinking, and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Exceptional Client Delivery: Manage workstreams within client engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and impact. Translate project objectives into actionable plans and deliverables that exceed client expectations.
• Strategic Mindset: Support the development of project strategies that align with client goals. Anticipate implications of strategic decisions and contribute ideas that strengthen the overall direction of the work.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Conduct structured, data-driven analysis to understand client challenges and develop actionable insights. Apply frameworks to synthesize findings and support informed decision-making.
• Relationship Management: Develop strong working relationships with client stakeholders at the working and manager level. Establish trust through reliability, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• Communication & Storytelling: Create clear, compelling deliverables and contribute to client presentations that distill complex analyses into actionable insights. Tailor messaging to suit different audiences and situations.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal teams and client counterparts. Contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment and support junior team members through feedback and informal mentorship.
• Business Growth: Identify opportunities to deepen client engagement through strong delivery and insight generation. Support proposal development and contribute to internal IP or tools that expand Scimitar’s capabilities.
• Proactivity & Self-Motivation: Take initiative to improve team processes, deliverables, and client interactions. Demonstrate a strong ownership mindset, driving tasks forward independently while seeking guidance when needed.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Stay composed and productive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments. Adapt to changing client needs and project priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.
• Humility: Demonstrate a willingness to learn from others, accept feedback, and contribute to team success over individual recognition. Support a culture of continuous improvement and mutual respect.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience supporting complex projects and contributing to client relationship management, ideally within the life sciences sector (Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, etc.).
• Comfort working with AI tools and large language models (LLMs), including the ability to craft effective prompts and integrate these tools into day-to-day problem‑solving and project delivery.
• Ability to connect project work to broader strategic goals and contribute to actionable, value‑driven solutions.
• Strong analytical skills, with a structured approach to problem‑solving and comfort working with data to generate insights.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration, openness, and building strong working relationships.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that resonates with both internal teams and client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in life sciences consulting or relevant roles in biopharma, medtech, or diagnostics.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Additional Information

• Travel up to 80%. Actual travel will vary by client and project.
• Ability to work across US and International time zones.
• Candidates must possess US work authorization and fluency in English.

Why Join Us

At Scimitar, we offer more than just a career opportunity. We provide a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions have a direct impact on both our clients and the future of the firm. We offer a competitive compensation package, unlimited PTO, profit‑sharing 401k, and continuous learning opportunities. Our team values every voice and fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture.

If you're passionate about driving real‑world impact, delivering innovative solutions, and helping clients achieve their strategic goals, we want to hear from you. Join us at Scimitar, where your expertise and leadership will make a lasting difference.