Senior Consultant 1 - Healthcare & Life Sciences

master-TMS•Chicago, IL

7d•$125,000 - $130,000

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. What makes us special: Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people. Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way. Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office. Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching. Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things. How you will create an impact: Working in teams for a wide variety of clients, products, and project types, while building industry, business, and subject matter expertise through fast-paced projects. Specifically gain experience in: Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret data to support pricing and sales strategies, identify opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations. Project Support: Collaborate with project teams to support various client engagements, including developing presentations, creating financial models, and contributing to client workshops. Presentation Preparation: Assist in preparing compelling presentations and reports for clients, showcasing findings and recommendations in a clear and impactful manner. Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions to address business challenges and capitalize on market opportunities. Client Interaction: Gain exposure to client interactions by participating in meetings and workshops and contributing to discussions and presentations as appropriate. Learning and Development: 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. Be an integral part in contributing to a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters belonging for all.

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. Simon-Kucher does not offer sponsorship for this position. (Please note that CPT and OPT are restricted forms of work authorization.)

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.
Be an integral part in contributing to a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters belonging for all.