Life Sciences Consultant (Entry-level, PhD, PharmD, MD)

Inizio Ignite | PutnamBoston, MA
Hybrid

About The Position

Putnam is looking for top performers to join our firm. As one of Putnam’s Life Sciences Consultants, you will help lead and execute projects with a team of Associates. Working with Managers and Partners, you will interact with clients to understand problems, develop and refine hypotheses to test, and leverage your substantial science training to optimize commercial strategies for clients. You will participate in delivering findings in client presentations, develop client-ready pages that convey clear value and impact messaging, and collaborate with the team to synthesize analyses into key findings and actionable recommendations. Putnam serves many industry leaders, including all of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies. Our studies combine sophisticated quantitative analytics with significant qualitative fact-finding and synthesis to inform strategic decision-making. Our diverse casework spans portfolio prioritization, development pathway and resource optimization, market assessment, product pricing and launch strategies, market segment growth strategies, sales and marketing strategies, franchise development, and patent expiration strategies. While the client-service core of our work can be demanding, we pride ourselves on the collegial, friendly, and balanced environment at Putnam where consulting can be a long-term career option.

Requirements

  • An advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) is required and demonstrated excellence as undergraduates, graduates and during any previous employment opportunities.
  • Proven analytic abilities, a rigorous background, presentation skills, management experience and a team-oriented attitude are essential.
  • A demonstrated passion for health care or life sciences is essential.
  • PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics or Engineering are most desirable. (PharmD or MD also qualify)
  • PhD candidates doing a Postdoc will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

  • An active interest in commercial strategy or the business side of health care is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Interact with clients to understand problems, and develop and refine hypotheses to test
  • Structure complex strategic and analytical problems that constitute the core of the team’s work
  • Leverage your substantial science training to optimize commercial strategies for our clients
  • Participate in delivering findings in client presentation
  • Executive Storytelling/Slide craft – development of client ready or senior leadership team-ready pages that convey clear value and impact messaging
  • Collaborate with the team to synthesize analyses into key findings and actionable recommendations

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, accompanied by annual performance bonus opportunities
  • 401(k)
  • health, dental & disability insurance
  • paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement for qualifying classes
  • Extensive Learning & Development programs
  • Dedicated focus on culture – social committees, firm events, community service, clubs, and more.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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