Managing Consultant - Life Sciences Advisory - Commercial
About The Position
Managing Consultants are responsible for managing projects from cultivation to completion. In this role, you will manage the activities of the designated project team and support the day to day management of the client relationship. You are expected to effectively develop and manage work plans, staffing, deadlines and budgets and are expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Work products are expected to be high quality and client ready. In this visible role, you will lead team meetings and guide, manage, and coach Consultants and Senior Consultants, providing constructive feedback on their project participation and overall career development. Managing Consultants work closely with Directors and Managing Directors to keep them abreast of project progress and important developments. Managing Consultants take part in sales initiatives and Practice development. Travel is project dependent but averages 20 percent. Guidehouse encourages career development and hiring for the long term. Managing Consultants follow a clearly defined career path. As Managing Consultants hone their project management skills, ability to manage multiple work streams, professional expertise, and client and business development skills, they progress to the position of Associate Director.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study.
- Minimum 4 years of prior relevant consulting or work experience working with large global pharma, mid-sized pharma and/or biotech clients.
- Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch.
- Ability to analyze complex information, identify key issues, and develop effective strategies.
- Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.
- Experience with doing projects around market sizing, HCP segmentation, patient journey, forecasting, brand strategy, commercial model design, sales force sizing, marketing mix and budget planning.
- Experience with key Pharma datasets – for example, CMS, EvaluatePharma, IQVIA/Symphony/Komodo claims, affiliations, Veeva activity data.
- 2+ years experience managing the activities of a project team including workplan, staffing, deadlines scope and budget.
- Demonstrated success supervising, coaching and mentoring more junior level staff and ownership and guidance of their career development.
- 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
- Advanced degree/PhD.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Collaborative and a team player.
- Exceptional client management experience including expanding client relationships within an organization and ability to recognize and communicate add-on and/or cross business opportunities at external clients.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects from cultivation to completion.
- Manage the activities of the designated project team.
- Support the day-to-day management of the client relationship.
- Effectively develop and manage work plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ensure work products are high quality and client-ready.
- Lead team meetings.
- Guide, manage, and coach Consultants and Senior Consultants, providing constructive feedback.
- Work closely with Directors and Managing Directors to keep them abreast of project progress and important developments.
- Take part in sales initiatives and Practice development.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
