
Associate Director – Life Sciences Advisory – Data & Analytics
Guidehouse
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $135,000 - $225,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Associate Directors are responsible for managing projects from identification to completion.
- In this role, you will lead the activities of the designated project team and support the day-to-day management of the client relationship.
- You will effectively develop and manage analytics work plans, staffing, deadlines and budgets and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Your work products are high quality and client-ready.
- In this visible role, you’ll lead team meetings and guide, manage, and coach staff consultants, providing constructive feedback on their project participation and overall career development.
- You will also collaborate with Directors and Partners, keeping them abreast of project progress and important developments.
- You will be responsible for identifying product and service innovation solutions and bringing them to market.
- You will also take part in sales initiatives and practice development. Travel is project dependent but averages 30 percent.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in a quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics or related course of study; advanced degree/PhD preferred.
- Minimum 7+ 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, quality check results, and develop a structured, data-informed story.
- Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.
- Must have subject matter expertise in Data Analytics and possess a strong knowledge of modern datasets and analytics environments.
- Strong foundation across life science functions, including commercial operations, market access, patient services, and medical.
- 3+ years of experience leading project engagements which includes planning, scoping, budget development, management and resource allocation, and managing multiple or more complex projects within scope, timeline and budget.
- 3+ years of formal management of team performance to achieve project goals and exceed client expectations.
- Must be willing and able to travel to client sites across the US, up to 30% of the time.
- Demonstrated success formally supervising, coaching and mentoring junior level staff including ownership and guidance of their career development.
- Authorized/eligible 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 & Tools
Data AnalyticsMathematicsComputer ScienceEngineeringStatisticsBusiness AnalyticsProject ManagementBudget DevelopmentResource AllocationQuality Check
Soft Skills
CommunicationLeadershipCoachingMentoringTeam ManagementAnalytical ThinkingClient Relationship ManagementStrategic RecommendationsFeedback ProvisionCollaboration