Managing Consultant/Associate Director - Life Sciences Advisory - Oncology Specialist

Guidehouse•Chicago, IL

42d•$102,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Guidehouse’s Strategy & Transformation Consulting practice is a diverse group of problem solvers, strategists, and innovators delivering tangible results for our clients. Our Life Sciences team focuses on providing management consulting services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. We help our clients solve complex business problems in the areas of strategy, innovation, commercialization, and operations. We are seeking highly motivated and experienced individuals to join our team as a Managing Consultant or Associate Director.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Science, Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study.
5-7 years of Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Specialty Pharma and/or Medical Technology) consulting experience is required. Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA) will be considered in lieu or years of work experience.
Minimum 3 + years strategy, commercialization and launch experience
Substantive experience in oncology commercialization / strategy required
High level understanding of therapies / treatment modalities used to treat one or more solid tumor types
Ability to work independently but with limited oversight from management. Experience in managing full projects, spanning several workstreams and teams and supervising, coaching or mentoring others in daily tasks is required.
Must possess strong analytical skills (Excel, Access, etc.) and leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and team decision-making.
Must have advanced data collection, research, information finding experience and explore solutions that challenge critical thinking.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to produce client ready deliverables including PowerPoint presentations.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to review work product of self and others and produce work product and deliverables that require minimal re-work or editing.
Must be willing and able to travel to client sites across the US, up to 20% of the time.
Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship.
BA/BS degree in Science, Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study.
7-10 years of Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Specialty Pharma and/or Medical Technology) consulting experience is required. Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA) will be considered in lieu or years of work experience.
Minimum 5 + years strategy, commercialization and launch experience
Substantive experience working with solid tumor oncology biopharma clients' commercialization / strategy projects - preferably in NSCLC, Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer
Ability to work independently but with limited oversight from management. Experience in managing full projects, spanning several workstreams and teams and supervising, coaching or mentoring others in daily tasks is required.
Must possess strong analytical skills (Excel, Access, etc.) and leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and team decision-making.
Must have advanced data collection, research, information finding experience and explore solutions that challenge critical thinking.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to produce client ready deliverables including PowerPoint presentations.
Must be willing and able to travel to client sites across the US, up to 20% of the time.
Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with solid tumor oncology biopharma clients - preferably in NSCLC, Breast Cancer or Prostate Cancer.
Demonstrated commitment and passion for the Healthcare and Life Science industries.
Ability to grasp and communicate clinical and business implications of technically complex products and services.
Ability to develop new business opportunities and support business development.
Collaborative and a team player.

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