Management Consulting Senior Associate, Life Sciences Advisory

RSM•North Hills, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Associate in RSM’s Management Consulting, Life Sciences Industry practice, you will contribute to a growing, entrepreneurial team advising 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 team members can help shape service offerings and client approaches. You will help clients address complex business problems across the value chain by identifying root causes and developing data-informed strategic and operational solutions. The role also calls for effective communication and strong client and team relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 2 years of professional consulting experience or relevant industry experience.
Strong 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 orientation, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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.
Industry experience in biopharma or life sciences.

Responsibilities

Execute consulting engagements for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, including work in Gross-to-Net (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 services, including go-to-market responsibilities for related services and offerings.
Identify gaps in Managed Markets, Finance, and Medical Affairs functions against 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 assess impacts on 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 with engagement teams, client employees, and C-suite stakeholders to maintain strong client relationships.