Management Consulting Senior Associate, Life Sciences Advisory

RSM US LLP•Boston, MA

7d•$94,400 - $178,800•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Associate within RSM’s Management Consulting Life Sciences practice, you will contribute to a growing, entrepreneurial group serving pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. The role combines the resources and cross-functional support of a large middle-market firm with a lean, agile environment where your ideas and experience can help shape service offerings and client approaches. You will help clients address complex problems across the value chain by identifying issues and using data to develop strategic and operational solutions. The work focuses on Gross-to-Net (GTN) and government pricing, contract and channel valuation, compliance, pricing operations and methodologies, market access, and Fair Market Value analysis. You will work with engagement teams and client stakeholders, including C-suite personnel, to deliver analytical work and maintain strong client relationships. The role typically follows a hybrid workstyle, with team members aligned to an RSM office and in-person collaboration based on client and team needs. Travel of 25–50% or more is required. The compensation range is $94,400–$178,800. Selected candidates are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 2 years of professional consulting experience or relevant industry experience.
Excellent critical-thinking skills and ability to solve complex business problems through fact gathering, business process mapping, and data analysis.
Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity.
Excellent verbal and written communication, project management, and organizational skills.
Client service and relationship-building skills.
Team-oriented, with attention to detail and problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Willingness and ability to travel 25–50% or more.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering (biomedical, mechanical, computer, chemical, or industrial), Supply Chain, Economics, or a science-related field.
Consulting presence and ability to communicate with people in executive-level roles.
Biopharma or life sciences industry experience.

Responsibilities

Execute consulting engagements for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients focused on GTN revenue analytics, government pricing analytics, contract and channel valuation and analysis, compliance assessments, government program and pricing operational compliance, pricing methodology development and documentation, and Fair Market Value analysis.
Support Gross-to-Net and Government Pricing work, including go-to-market responsibilities for related services and offerings.
Identify gaps in Managed Markets, Finance, and Medical Affairs functions relative to industry best practices, statutory requirements, and strategic initiatives.
Implement market access and pricing strategies.
Deliver price modeling for government price points, including Average Manufacturer Price, Best Price, Unit Rebate Amount, Average Sales Price, and non-Federal Average Manufacturer Price, and conduct impact analyses for commercial, government, and distribution contracts.
Help clients operationalize compliant government and commercial programs, focusing on pricing development, utilization management, and price reporting.
Advise clients on compliance with price transparency reporting programs.
Use data analytics, financial modeling, and analysis to evaluate client financial data.
Communicate effectively with engagement teams, client employees, and C-suite stakeholders to maintain excellent client relationships.