Senior Consultant – Life Sciences Advisory

Guidehouse; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Benefits

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a qualified professional in Life Sciences strategy and transformation consulting in Chicago, with opportunity to work on pharma, biotech, and medical device projects. You will help clients shape product planning, pricing, regulatory/compliance, and market access strategies across multiple stages of development.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and client-facing communication, with travel up to 25% and a strong focus on delivering impactful solutions within a

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study.
• Minimum 2 years of prior relevant work or consulting experience with pharma/biotech clients.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch.
• Subject matter expertise in Oncology, Data Analytics, Global Market Access and/or Commercial Strategy.
• Ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, and develop effective strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills (Excel, Access) to guide decision-making.
• Ability to work independently with leadership oversight and manage workstreams.
• Must be willing to travel to client sites across the US, up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, and commercialization solutions.
• Support regulatory and compliance activities for health care products.
• Collaborate across levels to develop and implement strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to client projects with data-driven insights and analytics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent with oversight

Travel up to 20%

Education

BA/BS in Science/Healthcare/Business

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Family

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

s life sciences in your DNA? Breakthroughs in pharma are helping people live healthier lives, while medical devices enable patients to proactively maintain health — this is undoubtedly a transformative time for health care companies. Guidehouse’s Life Sciences practice is an engine of innovation, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies develop custom solutions that tackle today’s challenges, while anticipating tomorrow’s. You will have an immediate impact by partnering with our clients, across all levels, to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory and compliance solutions. Do you think you are up for the challenge?

We continuously strive to foster an inclusive and diverse work culture and thoughtfully develop our people through challenging work, valuable learning and educational programs. We cultivate a culture of mentorship and feedback for professional and personal growth. We help our clients take control of their future. This mission extends to our employee’s careers, health and well-being and by the many ways we give back to our communities. If you’re passionately motivated to make a difference and deliver exceptional work, we invite you to learn more about your career opportunities at

What You Will Need

• BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study.
• Minimum 2 years of prior relevant work or consulting experience working with large global pharma, mid-sized pharma and/or biotech clients.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch.
• Must have subject matter expertise in one or more of the following as it pertains to life sciences: Oncology, Data Analytics, Global Market Access and/or Commercial Strategy.
• The ability to analyze complex information, identify key issues, and develop effective strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.
• Must possess strong analytical skills (Excel, Access, etc.) and leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and team decision-making.
• Ability to work independently but with oversight from management. Experience in managing components of projects, ownership of workstreams and/or analytics and supervising, coaching or mentoring others in daily tasks is required.
• Must be willing and able to travel to client sites across the US, up to 20% of the time.
• Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Advanced degree preferred – PhD, PharmD, MBA, MS.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be collaborative and a team player.
• Must have exceptional client management experience including expanding client relationships within an organization and ability to recognize and communicate add-on and/or cross business opportunities at external clients

The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.