Guidehouse

Managing Consultant – Life Sciences Advisory, Commercial

Guidehouse

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chicago • Illinois • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $102,000 - $170,000 per year

About the role

  • Managing Consultants are responsible for managing projects from cultivation to completion.
  • Manage the activities of the designated project team and support the day to day management of the client relationship.
  • Develop and manage work plans, staffing, deadlines and budgets.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ensure work products are high quality and client ready.
  • Lead team meetings and guide, manage, and coach Consultants and Senior Consultants.
  • Provide constructive feedback on project participation and overall career development.
  • Work closely with Directors and Managing Directors to keep them abreast of project progress.
  • Participate in sales initiatives and Practice development.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study, advanced degree/PhD.
  • Minimum 4 years of prior relevant consulting or work experience working with large global pharma, mid-sized pharma and/or biotech clients.
  • Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch.
  • The ability to analyze complex information, identify key issues, and develop effective strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.
  • Experience with doing projects around market sizing, HCP segmentation, patient journey, forecasting, brand strategy, commercial model design, sales force sizing, marketing mix and budget planning.
  • Experience with key Pharma datasets – for example, CMS, EvaluatePharma, IQVIA/Symphony/Komodo claims, affiliations, Veeva activity data.
  • 2+ years experience managing the activities of a project team including workplan, staffing, deadlines scope and budget.
  • Demonstrated success supervising, coaching and mentoring more junior level staff and ownership and guidance of their career development.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
project managementmarket sizingHCP segmentationpatient journeyforecastingbrand strategycommercial model designsales force sizingmarketing mixbudget planning
Soft skills
communication skillsleadershipcoachingmentoringanalytical skillsstrategic thinkingteam managementclient relationship managementfeedback provisioncollaboration