Senior Consultant 1 - Healthcare & Life Sciences

master-TMS • Chicago, IL

79d • $41 - $43

About The Position

At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. We are a global management consulting firm that specializes in strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. We help companies optimize their commercial strategies and achieve profitable growth. With 40 years of experience, we have a strong track record of delivering tangible results for our clients across various industries. Our Healthcare & Life Science Division works across the highly innovative, complex healthcare sector, including pharmaceuticals & biotech, medical technology, diagnostics, digital health & healthcare IT, healthcare B2B, providers, consumer health, and animal health. Our North American region Healthcare & Life Science teams are in Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. As a global division, our project teams often include colleagues from around the world. We value the expertise and perspectives each of our diverse colleagues brings to the table and encourage collaboration across offices and disciplines.

Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in a PhD, MD, PharmD, PharmD / MD fellowship, or other Doctoral program at an accredited institution, with a 2026 planned completion date and a strong record of academic success.
• Professional experience in analyzing and solving complex problems, which includes defining actionable recommendations using well-developed problem-solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical).
• Proficiency using data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, Excel) to support data-driven decision making.
• Record of managing multiple projects, including work plans, deliverables, and schedules.
• Has had some supervisory experience in mentoring and coaching others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret data to support pricing and sales strategies, identify opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with project teams to support various client engagements, including developing presentations, creating financial models, and contributing to client workshops.
• Assist in preparing compelling presentations and reports for clients, showcasing findings and recommendations in a clear and impactful manner.
• Contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions to address business challenges and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Gain exposure to client interactions by participating in meetings and workshops and contributing to discussions and presentations as appropriate.
• Engage in workshops and training sessions to enhance your consulting and business acumen, as well as your understanding of Simon-Kucher's methodologies.
• Work closely with project teams to leverage both strategy development and data analysis to solve client business challenges.
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters belonging for all.

Benefits

• Competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
• Flexible working arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees