Senior Consultant – Life Sciences Advisory – Oncology Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account / FSAs

Disability Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement; Learning & Cert

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Community Outreach

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Life Sciences Senior Consultant in the United States to drive lifecycle activities across pharma, biotech, medical device and diagnostics clients. You will analyze data, conduct interviews, mentor juniors and deliver client-ready reports while traveling to sites as needed.

The role requires 3–5 years of life sciences consulting experience, a BS/BA in a related field, and solid proficiency with analytical tools.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Science, Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related field.
• 3–5 years Life Sciences consulting experience; advanced degree may substitute.
• Minimum 1+ year commercialization/launch experience; oncology exposure required.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to manage projects, ownership of workstreams and mentoring others.
• Willingness to travel to client sites up to 20–25%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze scientific, clinical, financial and strategic information to assess business impact of new technologies.
• Conduct primary research interviews with clinicians, thought leaders, and executives.
• Manage and mentor junior staff; prepare client-ready reports and PowerPoint presentations.

Skills

Life sciences consulting

Project management

Data analysis

Client communication

Mentoring & leadership

Independent work

Education

BA/BS degree in Science, Engineering, Healthcare or Business

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA) considered in lieu of experience

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

++Job Family++:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting

++Travel Required++:
Up to 25%

++Clearance Required++:
None

Is 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 Do:

Senior Consultants are integral members of Guidehouse teams and contribute to all levels of the consulting process. Life Sciences Senior Consultants are responsible for the day-to-day management of consulting assignments and have regular interactions with clients. Your specific responsibilities include: analyzing scientific, clinical, financial and strategic information to discern the business implications of new technologies and emerging trends; conducting primary research interviews with clinicians, thought leaders, and executives in the healthcare industry and related fields; managing and mentoring junior staff; and preparing and presenting written reports to senior management and clients. Travel is project dependent but averages 20 percent.

The Life Sciences practice encourages career development and hiring for the long term. Senior Consultants follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen their knowledge in the field of healthcare and the practice of consulting. As Senior Consultants hone their project management skills and ability to manage multiple work streams, they progress to the position of Managing Consultant.

What You Will Need:

• BA/BS degree in Science, Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study.

• 3-5 years of Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Specialty Pharma and/or Medical Technology) consulting experience is required. Advanced degree PhD, PharmD, MBA will be considered in lieu of years of work experience.

• Minimum 1 + years commercialization and launch experience; oncology therapeutic experience is required.

• High level understanding of therapies / treatment modalities used to treat one or more tumor types.

• 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 possess strong analytical skills (Excel, Access, etc.) and leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and team decision‑making.

• Must have advanced data collection, research, information finding experience and explore solutions that challenge critical thinking.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to produce client ready deliverables including PowerPoint presentations.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to review work product of self and others and produce work product and deliverables that require minimal re‑work or editing.

• 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.

• Collaborative and a team player.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience working with solid tumor oncology biopharma clients — preferably in NSCLC, Breast Cancer or Prostate Cancer

• Demonstrated commitment and passion for the Healthcare and Life Science industries.

• Ability to grasp and communicate clinical and business implications of technically complex products and services.

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 Plan

• Basic 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.