Senior Consultant (Life Sciences)

Sky Mavis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERSANA Management Consulting (EMC) seeks a Senior Consultant to lead research and develop client-ready recommendations as part of project teams. You will independently run work streams, handle day-to-day client-facing tasks, and ensure timely delivery while collaborating with senior staff on findings and new business opportunities.

You will develop high-quality client communications and deliverables, leveraging expertise in disease areas and analytics to support strategic solutions across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, business, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience at a life science consultancy with project responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted secondary research and primary research with minimal supervision.
• Synthesize insights to craft client-ready recommendations.
• Independently run work streams or projects and manage deliverables.
• Collaborate with senior members to present findings and develop business opportunities.
• Create high-quality client communications and deliverables (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Contribute to firm capabilities and knowledge in disease areas or project types.

Skills

Secondary research

Primary research

Client communication

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Business development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.

Job Description

EVERSANA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING (EMC) is the strategic advisory arm of EVERSANA. We combine deep industry and functional area knowledge with specialized expertise in market assessment, analytics, and strategy development. Our global experts help industry executives address their most pressing business challenges.

We offer strategic solutions across a range of innovative therapy areas — driven by our areas of practice in: Brand Strategy/Marketing, Launch/Complete Commercialization, Product Innovation, Corporate Strategy and Business Development, Pricing & Market Access, and Strategic Data Analytics Coordination — providing a diverse range of project experiences, led by experts in their fields.

Senior Consultants play an important role in researching and developing client recommendations as part of project teams; primary responsibilities for the position include the following:

• Leading targeted secondary research (e.g., desk research, secondary data analysis) and primary research (e.g., interviews with key opinion leaders / insurance payers) with little to no oversight
• Synthesizing research insights to develop logical and effective client-ready recommendations
• Independently running work streams and/or entire projects, handling day-to-day client-facing responsibilities, and ensuring deliverable deadlines are met
• Working closely with senior team members to present findings to clients and assist with business development opportunities
• Developing high-quality client communications and deliverables (e.g., PowerPoint slides, Excel models)
• Communicating verbal and written information in logical, clear, and concise fashion
• Contributing to the development of the firm’s capabilities and infrastructure, leveraging knowledge and expertise in specific disease areas or project types
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• All other duties as assigned.

PEOPLE LEADER

People leaders must possess both the skills to effectively accomplish these tasks and the emotional intelligence to do so in alignment with our cultural values. In addition to the critical management and leadership tasks listed above, this role also includes the following unique responsibilities:

• Working closely with junior team members not only to ensure project delivery goals are met, but also to train staff on best practices and guide professional development
• Supporting the development of a high-performance culture by being a role model for junior staff

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience and/or Training:
  • At least 3 years of experience at a life science consultancy, with experience running projects and handling consultant-level responsibilities
  • A strong passion for—and understanding of dynamics and issues in—the pharma and biotech industries
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate verbal and written information in logical, clear, and concise fashion
• Technology/Equipment: proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Advanced degree from a top-tier institution with a relevant concentration (e.g., business, economics, life sciences, engineering) and strong academic record
• Technology/Equipment:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Travel: Some travel may be required for meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Overtime and/or weekend/evening hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.

Win TogetherI passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $155,000 to $171,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].