Associate Director – Life Sciences Advisory, Medical Affairs/Real World Evidence

Guidehouse

Associate Director in Life Sciences Advisory managing projects on medical affairs and AI-enabled analytics. Partnering with clients to deliver strategic solutions and mentoring junior consultants.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, leading activities of the designated project team
Develop and manage work plans, staffing, deadlines and budgets, managing multiple projects simultaneously
Lead team meetings and guide, manage, and coach staff consultants, providing constructive feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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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

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationmentoringstrategic thinkinganalytical skillsclient engagementteam managementfeedback provisionproblem-solving