Senior Life Sciences Strategy Consultant

L.E.K. Consulting; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

401(k) with employer contribution

HSA contributions

Paid time off

Firm-sponsored benefits

Job summary

L.E.K. Consulting is seeking a Life Sciences Senior Consultant in the Boston area. You will lead case teams, leverage scientific depth and data-driven analysis to advise on corporate strategy, pipeline and asset evaluation, and market access.

You will guide junior staff and help drive actionable value for clients in life sciences. As a Senior Consultant, you’ll work at the core of our case teams, combining science, business, and economics to advance healthcare and life sciences strategies.

Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree with outstanding academic achievement or 3–5 years of full-time professional experience post-graduation in life sciences / related field.
• Industry knowledge of life sciences, especially biopharma, medtech, and/or diagnostics.
• Experience across life sciences strategy and M&A topics (market assessment, commercial strategy, due diligence).
• Superior analytical skills combined with demonstrated consulting approaches.
• Proven ability to motivate and coach people across analytical, project management, client management, and interpersonal dimensions.
• Strong client-facing communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Apply life sciences expertise to break down opportunities and define hypotheses.
• Design and supervise core primary and secondary research and analyses on markets, customers, and competitors.
• Develop presentations and deliverable structures that drive insights and actionable recommendations.
• Communicate project conclusions to client senior management.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and feedback to junior staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring & coaching

Client relationship management

Business acumen

Education

MBA

Advanced degree (Ph.D./M.D./Pharm.D.)

3–5 years of relevant post-graduate experience

Job description

L.E.K. Consulting is seeking a Life Sciences Senior Consultant in the Boston area. You will lead case teams, leverage scientific depth and data-driven analysis to advise on corporate strategy, pipeline and asset evaluation, and market access.

You will guide junior staff and help drive actionable value for clients in life sciences. As a Senior Consultant, you’ll work at the core of our case teams, combining science, business, and economics to advance healthcare and life sciences strategies.