Senior Consultant (CVRM, Immunology, Infectious Diseases)(Competitive Strategy)
About The Position
Prescient is hiring a Senior Consultant for its Competitive Strategy Practice, supporting global healthcare and pharmaceutical clients across the product life cycle. The role focuses on cardiovascular, renal and metabolism (CVRM), respiratory and immunology (R&I), and infectious disease engagements. The consultant applies therapeutic, clinical and commercial knowledge to support clients’ development and commercialization strategies, helping teams produce insight-led recommendations and strategic decisions. The Senior Consultant works closely with Engagement Managers, Directors and the global analysis team to deliver high-quality strategic work. Responsibilities include shaping project narratives, structuring analyses, managing discrete workstreams and day-to-day project activities, and supporting clear, robust client outputs. The role also contributes to account planning, proposals and business development, and develops client relationships and subject-matter expertise with guidance from senior leaders. Because many clients are based in the US, the role requires understanding of the evolving US biopharmaceutical landscape and continued learning about market trends. Prescient is a global pharma services firm specializing in dynamic decision support and product and portfolio strategy. Founded in 2007, it has nearly 475 employees, operates in 10 cities across three continents, and works with 27 of the top 30 biopharmaceutical companies, as well as mid-cap companies and emerging biotechs.
Requirements
- Relevant experience in biopharmaceutical consulting, healthcare strategy or a related client-services environment; competitive intelligence experience is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of CVRM, R&I or infectious disease, including understanding of disease areas, standard of care, key competitors and pipeline dynamics.
- Solid foundational knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry, especially clinical development, regulatory pathways and the commercial landscape in relevant therapeutic areas.
- Ability to produce high-quality deliverables and contribute effectively to project outcomes.
- Ability to manage client relationships through clear communication and stakeholder alignment.
- Clear and confident communication skills for effective interaction with clients and internal teams and participation in strategic discussions with senior colleagues’ guidance.
- Strong learning agility and adaptability to rapid change and new situations.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas in simple terms.
- Ability to give and receive feedback.
- BA/BS degree required.
Nice To Haves
- Competitive intelligence experience.
- Advanced life science degree.
- Experience in cardiovascular, renal and metabolism (CVRM), respiratory and immunology (R&I), or infectious disease.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and execution of projects addressing clients’ strategic business questions, ensuring quality analyses, deliverables and insights.
- Contribute to account planning by identifying opportunities to add value, maintaining strong client relationships and strengthening Prescient’s presence in existing accounts.
- Support business development through proposal development, background research and scoping discussions.
- Manage discrete workstreams and day-to-day project activities, including research, evidence collection, data analysis, synthesis, client interaction, and preparation and delivery of presentations and reports.
- Participate in client meetings, help communicate findings and collaborate with project leadership to provide strong client service.
- Apply therapeutic, clinical and commercial expertise in CVRM, R&I and/or infectious disease engagements; share emerging insights and help Analysts understand scientific and commercial concepts.
- Attend relevant medical congresses when appropriate to gather insights, engage with experts, and capture and synthesize learnings from presentations, posters and booths.
- Support junior team members, provide guidance on analytical approaches and help maintain a high standard of structured, impactful insights.
- Contribute to a positive, entrepreneurial and growth-oriented team environment.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and extensive benefits package.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- 401(k).
- Discretionary bonus eligibility may apply, subject to program guidelines.
- Flexible working schedules.
- Ongoing, tailored career development.
- Coaching and support from accessible leaders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
