Associate Director - Life Sciences Advisory - Medical Affairs/Real World Evidence (RWE)

Guidehouse • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Guidehouse’s Life Sciences practice is an engine of innovation, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies develop custom solutions that tackle today’s challenges, while anticipating tomorrow’s. You will have an immediate impact by partnering with our clients, across all levels, to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory and compliance solutions. Associate Directors are responsible for managing projects from cultivation 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 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 Managing Directors, keeping them abreast of project progress and important developments. You will also take part in sales initiatives and practice development. Guidehouse encourages career development and hiring for the long term. Associate Directors follow a clearly defined career path. As you hone your sales, project management skills, ability to manage multiple work streams, professional expertise, and meet client and business development goals, you will progress to the next level, Director.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, or Master’s in Life Sciences preferred).
• Experience working and collaborating with senior leadership to pursue add-on and cross business opportunities at external clients.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead the activities of the designated project team and support the day-to-day management of the client relationship.
• Effectively develop and manage work plans, staffing, deadlines and budgets and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead team meetings and guide, manage, and coach staff consultants, providing constructive feedback on their project participation and overall career development.
• Collaborate with Directors and Managing Directors, keeping them abreast of project progress and important developments.
• Take part in sales initiatives and practice development.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior