Senior Consultant

Inizio; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Putnam is seeking a Senior Consultant to help lead and manage teams of Associates & Life Sciences Consultants to complete projects. You will interact with clients to understand problems and develop hypotheses, structure complex strategic and analytical work, and deliver actionable recommendations.

Our team emphasizes a collegial, client-focused culture with offices in Boston, San Francisco, New York, and London.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree required is a Bachelor's; MBA or post-graduate degree preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of work experience with top-tier consulting firms or pharma/biotech industries.
• Strong analytic, presentation, and client-facing abilities.
• Project and people management experience with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients to understand problems and refine hypotheses.
• Structure complex strategic and analytical problems for the team.
• Lead daily operations and synthesize analyses into findings and recommendations.
• Present recommendations to clients and drive actionable outcomes.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Presentation skills

Team management

Client interaction

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or postgraduate degree (preferred)

Job description

As a Senior Consultant at Putnam you will help lead and manage teams of Associates & Life Sciences Consultants to complete projects. Working with Managers and Partners you will:

• Interact with clients to understand problems, and develop and refine hypotheses to test
• Structure complex strategic and analytical problems that constitute the core of the team’s work
• Lead the daily operations of the team in executing and synthesizing analyses into key findings and actionable recommendation and participate in delivering these recommendations to our clients

At Putnam, we pride ourselves on a team-based approach that is client focused and impact oriented. We serve many of the industry leaders, including all of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies. Almost all of our studies combine sophisticated quantitative analytics with significant qualitative fact-finding and synthesis to inform strategic decision-making. Our diverse casework spans portfolio prioritization, development pathway and resource optimization, market assessment, product pricing and launch strategies, market segment growth strategies, sales and marketing strategies, franchise development and patent expiration strategies. While the client-service core of our work can be demanding, we pride ourselves on the collegial, friendly and balanced environment at Putnam where consulting can be a long-term career option.

Our offices are located in the vibrant cities of Boston’s Back Bay (HQ), San Francisco’s Union Square, New York City, and globally in London.

Much of our work is conducted at our offices, although direct interaction with clients necessitates a reasonable level of travel to client sites.

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate for the Senior Consultant position will:

• Have demonstrated excellence during both her / his academic career (MBA or post-graduate degree is preferred but not required). Minimum degree required is a Bachelors
• Previous employment experiences (5+ years’ work experience) with other top-tier consulting firms or within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries.
• Proven analytic abilities, presentation skills,
• Project and People Team management experience and a team-oriented attitude are essential.
• A working knowledge of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is also a prerequisite.
• Competitive salary, accompanied by excellent year-end bonus and benefits package
• Exceptional professional growth and promotion opportunities
• Leadership training program

InizioIgnite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Putnam strategy consulting team bridges science and strategy to enable confident decision-making and build value for pharma. We partner with leading health and life science companies serving brand & commercial leaders, Medical Affairs, access & pricing, and R&D. Our expertise spans offerings including therapeutic area strategy, data & AI strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercialization & growth, value, pricing & access (VPA) strategy, and evidence generation. Proudly part of Inizio– the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

We believe that to create real, lasting change on human health, we must bring out the best in our people, in every way and at every level. We offer a boutique-firm feel inside a global enterprise, opening the door to limitless opportunities to kickstart your career or hone your expertise. Built on the pillars of empowerment, collaboration, and meaning, we’re proud to offer a fulfilling environment where world-class advisors can come together to shape the future of healthcare for the better.

Serving the life sciences industry, including the top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies, consistently ranked as one of the top consulting firms by Vault, and maintaining a true global team of experts sitting across 3 continents, we offer a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting our clients.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are tenets of our core values. We strive to create a culture and environment that fosters belonging and authenticity across all levels and values individuals for their skills, experience, diverse backgrounds, and unique perspectives. Collectively, DEI serves as a foundational element of who we are and how we work with our clients and with each other.

Our core values:

• Team
• Strategic
• Passion
• Diversity

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Please note that Putnam Associates is in no way affiliated with Putnam Investments and that this is not a finance opportunity.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation

$145,000 - $165,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.