Management Consulting Senior Associate, Life Sciences Advisory

RSM•North Hills, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Associate within RSM’s Management Consulting, Life Sciences Industry practice, you will contribute to consulting engagements for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. The role focuses on Gross-to-Net (GTN) revenue analytics, government pricing analytics, contract and channel valuation, compliance assessments, pricing methodology development, and Fair Market Value analysis. You will help solve strategic and operational problems across the life sciences value chain using data, financial analysis, and client collaboration. The position also supports go-to-market activities for Gross-to-Net and Government Pricing services, identifies gaps in client functions, and helps implement market access and pricing strategies. You will work with clients to operationalize compliant government and commercial programs, advise on price transparency reporting, and communicate with engagement teams, client employees, and C-suite stakeholders. Most RSM roles follow a hybrid workstyle, with team members aligned to an RSM office and meeting in person when it supports client work, collaboration, development, or relationship-building. Travel of 25–50% or more is required.

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-oriented, with attention to detail and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and in a team environment.
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, focusing on Gross-to-Net 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 compared with 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.
Assist clients in operationalizing compliant government and commercial programs, with a focus on pricing development, utilization management, and price reporting.
Advise clients on complying 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 strong client relationships.