Associate Director – Life Sciences Advisory – Medical Affairs, Real World Evidence
Guidehouse
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Philadelphia • Illinois • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $135,000 - $225,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead projects focused on medical affairs strategy, integrated evidence planning, real-world evidence study design and execution, and AI-enabled analytics approaches
- Develop solutions for evidence generation, real-world data utilization, and omnichannel scientific communications
- Contribute to annual revenue targets through successful project delivery and upselling RWE/digital health solutions
- Ensure deliverables meet client expectations of scientific rigor and regulatory standards
- Advise clients on leveraging AI for predictive analytics, medical content automation, and stakeholder engagement
- Contribute to Guidehouse thought leadership through white papers and presentations on digital transformation in medical affairs
- Support proposal development and client pitches emphasizing digital health and AI capabilities
- Identify opportunities for expanding Guidehouse’s footprint in tech-enabled medical affairs solutions
- Mentor junior consultants and foster a collaborative environment aligned with Guidehouse’s RI²SE values
- Manage projects from cultivation to completion
- Lead activities of the designated project team and support day-to-day management of the client relationship.
- Develop and manage work plans, staffing, deadlines and budgets and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Lead team meetings and provide constructive feedback on staff consultants' performance and career development.
- Collaborate with Directors and Managing Directors, keeping them abreast of project progress and important developments.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study
- 6+ years of experience in medical affairs and RWE within pharma, biotech, or consulting
- Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development, global regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks
- Proven experience with real-world data sources, digital health platforms, and AI analytics
- The ability to analyze complex information, identify key issues, and develop effective strategies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management
- 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
- Must be collaborative and a team player
- 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
medical affairs strategyreal-world evidence study designAI-enabled analyticsevidence generationreal-world data utilizationdigital health solutionspredictive analyticsmedical content automationproject managementbudget development
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationmentoringstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteam managementclient relationship managementconstructive feedbackperformance management