Sr Commercial Consultant

Red Nucleus; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Nucleus is seeking an experienced Commercial Consultant to work hybrid out of our San Francisco office. The role involves developing client relationships, supporting business strategy, and managing project workflows.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Business and 2-5 years of experience in related roles. Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in management consulting, life sciences strategy roles, or a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships by understanding business challenges.
• Support business strategy through research, analysis, and project planning.
• Conduct in-depth research on therapeutic areas and market dynamics.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Understanding of pharmaceutical and life sciences

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Red Nucleus is hiring an experienced Commercial Consultant to work hybrid out of our San Francisco office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships by understanding business challenges, providing strategic solutions, preparing materials, and supporting day-to-day client needs.
• Support business strategy through research, analysis, project planning, and execution to ensure high-quality deliverables and project timelines are met.
• Conduct in-depth research on therapeutic areas, regulatory landscapes, competitive positioning, market dynamics, pricing strategies, and access barriers.
• Analyze market trends, business models, and client challenges to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Support commercialization, new product planning, product launch, and marketing/sales initiatives for life sciences clients.
• Contribute to project success by delivering key components of client solutions and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Manage assigned workstreams within larger projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and effective coordination across cross‑functional teams and subject matter experts.
• Manage approximately 1–2 projects simultaneously and begin leading smaller tasks or workstreams while coaching junior team members.
• Contribute to white papers, industry reports, and client presentations that support thought leadership and business development efforts.
• Stay current on emerging trends in life sciences, healthcare policy, and the broader healthcare landscape.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field required, Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• 2‑5 years of experience in management consulting, life sciences strategy roles, or a relevant field.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Polished presentation & moderating skills.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical and life science industries.
• Rigorous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self‑starter and driven.
• Ability to multi‑task with superior organization skills.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as be an integral part of a team.
• Dependable and flexible.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio.
• Ability to work in a global environment with an understanding of cultural differences and work practices.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are valued at Red Nucleus and we believe we have a shared responsibility to provide equal opportunity and foster an inclusive spirit. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, caste, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.