Senior Consultant

Putnam; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Year-end bonus

Promotion opportunities

Leadership training program

Job summary

Putnam is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead and manage teams of Associates and Life Sciences Consultants. You will work with Managers and Partners to solve client problems, structure analyses, and deliver actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes client interaction, hypothesis testing, and effective team leadership within health and life sciences engagements.

Qualifications

• MBA or post-graduate degree preferred, but not required; minimum degree is a Bachelor's.
• 5+ years in top-tier consulting or pharma/biotech industries.
• Strong analytic and presentation abilities; capable of leading teams.
• Project and people management experience with a team-oriented attitude.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients to understand problems and develop hypotheses.
• Structure complex strategic/analytical problems for the team.
• Lead daily operations, synthesize analyses, and deliver recommendations.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Presentation skills

Project management

People management

Teamwork

Pharma/biotech knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or post-graduate degree preferred

Job description

Senior Consultant (Case Team Leader)

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

Desired Skills And Experience

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, accompanied by excellent year-end bonus and benefits package
• Exceptional professional growth and promotion opportunities
• Leadership training program

Compensation

$145,000—$165,000 USD

Company Description -- Inizio Ignite, Putnam

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.

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.

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
• Excellence
• 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.