Managing Consultant – Life Sciences Advisory – Patient Support Programs

Guidehouse

Managing Consultant in Life Sciences Advisory managing projects related to Patient Support Programs for pharmaceutical clients. Leading teams while developing strategies and overseeing project execution.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 with high quality and client ready deliverables.
Lead team meetings and guide, manage, and coach Consultants and Senior Consultants, providing constructive feedback on their project participation and overall career development.
Work closely with Directors and Managing Directors to keep them abreast of project progress and important developments.
Participate in sales initiatives and Practice development.
Travel averages 20 percent depending on the project.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 4 years of prior relevant work or consulting experience working with large global pharma, mid-sized pharma and/or biotech clients in Patient Services and related functions.
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
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.
Must have subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas as it pertains to life sciences: PS HUBS, Patient Services and/or Patient Support Programs.
2 plus 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

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

project managementwork planningbudget managementstaffingdeadline managementstrategic analysiscoachingmentoringconsultingsales initiatives

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipteam managementfeedbackrelationship managementproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingstrategic thinkingclient managementcareer development

Certifications

Bachelor's degree