Associate Consultant – Commercial

Role Overview

• Manage project capabilities and proposal development by working with the project team to provide relevant secondary and primary research; identify gaps in information
• Bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution and effectively delegate
• Manage up and down to secure timely and appropriate input
• Structure and review deliverables
• Ensure excellent internal team communication
• Directly apply senior feedback in creation of materials and deliverables
• Capture key takeaways from client and internal discussions, external stakeholder discussions
• Conduct primary research interviews and extract insights for team discussion strategic recommendations
• Prepare project deliverables for senior review in timely manner and in accordance with highest quality standards

Requirements

• 2-3 years of direct and relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech arena (Industry or life sciences consulting)
• Progressively more experience required for Consultant and Senior Consultant
• Ability to work in a highly fluid, interactive, demanding, matrixed client environment and build strong, successful business partnerships
• Depending on role fit (Senior Analyst, Associate Consultant, Consultant or Senior Consultant), progressively broader and deeper understanding of, and direct experience with, relevant healthcare market dynamics across a range of therapy areas
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Solid knowledge of healthcare market dynamics in major markets (US, EU5, Japan) as well as familiarity with patient, physician, and payer relationships
• Experience working with commercial leaders in New Product Planning (NPP), marketing, commercial analytics, and/or sales functions
• Illustrative project types may include: commercial opportunity assessment and forecasting, go-to-market strategy, indication prioritization, product launch strategy, launch planning, franchise / brand / tactical planning, lifecycle strategy, HCP / patient segmentation, stakeholder engagement strategy
• Solid understanding of relevant disease background and product dynamics
• Candidates may have emerging areas of specific expertise (content or project type)
• Demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically, identify strategic options and trade-offs, effectively communicate business impact and strategic recommendations
• Proficient at Microsoft Office applications, e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, retirement, and income security programs
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs focused on healthy lifestyles
• Generous paid time off, employee assistance programs and flexible work arrangements
• Performance driven environment including professional development and transfer opportunities
• People first culture fostering self expression, diversity, and a growth mindset
• Celebrations! We love to celebrate service anniversaries, holidays, diversity and inclusion events, project milestones and anything else that is meaningful to our employees
• Support of the community organizations you are passionate about
• Ongoing programs and events designed to bring our global team together