Senior Consultant

Role Overview

• Responsible for the on-time completion of projects or components of large, complex projects for clients in the life sciences field.
• Identifies and elevates potential new business opportunities and assists in the sales process.
• Participates or leads teams in the design, development and delivery of consulting projects or components of larger, complex projects.
• Reviews and analyzes client requirements or problems and assists in the development of proposals of cost effective solutions that ensure profitability and high client satisfaction.
• Provides direction and guidance to Analysts, Consultants, and where relevant, to Statistical Services assigned to engagement.
• Develops detailed project plans and specification documentation.
• Performs qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client specific solutions.
• Designs, structures and delivers client reports and presentations that are appropriate to the characteristics or needs of the audience.
• May deliver some findings to clients.
• Recommends improvements and alternative solutions to resolve problems.
• May identify new business opportunities of follow-on work and new leads at assigned client.
• Provides follow-up with client after project deliverable has been completed to ensure client satisfaction.
• Proactively develops broader and deeper knowledge of related consulting methodologies and life sciences market through on the job experience and participation in training opportunities.
• Begins to develop CoE specific subject matter expertise.
• When acting as Project Manager, proactively manages project timelines and manages day to day communication with the client and team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Req
• Master's Degree Business Administration Pref
• 5-8 years of related experience in consulting and/or life sciences industry Req
• Solid project management skills and client influencing and relationship building skills
• Experience gathering business requirements in a client facing role
• Experience developing consultative relationships with senior level managers and executives at clients in the life science industry
• Ability to manage multiple projects, juggle priorities and deliver on tight deadlines
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques related to functional area
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the life science industry
• Excellent presentation, communication and client influencing skills.
• Established network and referral contacts.
• Necessary subject matter expertise to effectively manage projects within a given CoE.

Benefits

• Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered
• health and welfare and/or other benefits