Associate Director - Life Sciences Advisory

Guidehouse • Boston, MA

112d • $135,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Is life sciences in your DNA? Breakthroughs in pharma are helping people live healthier lives, while medical devices enable patients to proactively maintain health – this is undoubtedly a transformative time for health care companies. 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. Do you think you are up for the challenge? We continuously strive to foster an inclusive and diverse work culture and thoughtfully develop our people through challenging work, valuable learning and educational programs. We cultivate a culture of mentorship and feedback for professional and personal growth. We help our clients take control of their future. This mission extends to our employee's careers, health and well-being and by the many ways we give back to our communities. If you’re passionately motivated to make a difference and deliver exceptional work, we invite you to learn more about your career opportunities at https://guidehouse.com/careers.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study; advanced degree/PhD preferred.
• 8 plus total years of relevant life science industry (pharmaceutical, biotech, specialty pharma and/or medical technology) and strategy consulting experience.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more areas related to life sciences: product planning and development; market access, pricing & reimbursement; product commercialization; franchise & business unit strategy; corporate strategy; regulatory & compliance.
• 3 plus years leading project engagements including planning, scoping, budget development, management and resource allocation.
• 3 plus years formal management of team performance to achieve project goals and exceed client expectations.
• Willing and able to travel to client sites across the US, up to 30% of the time.
• Demonstrated success in supervising, coaching and mentoring junior level staff.
• Authorized/eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Track record of managing a team’s performance to achieve project goals and exceed client expectations.
• Collaborative and a team player.
• Exceptional client management experience including expanding client relationships within an organization.
• Experience working and collaborating with senior leadership to pursue add-on and cross business opportunities at external clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from cultivation to completion.
• Lead 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.
• Ensure work products are high quality and client-ready.
• Lead team meetings and guide, manage, and coach staff consultants.
• Provide constructive feedback on project participation and overall career development.
• Collaborate with Directors and Managing Directors on project progress and important developments.
• Participate 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees