Senior Consultant - Healthcare & Life Sciences - Commercial Strategy

Simon-Kucher•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Consultant will work on fast-paced consulting projects for a wide variety of healthcare and life sciences clients, building industry, business, and subject-matter expertise. The role involves leading data analysis and interpretation, developing commercial, pricing, and sales strategies, identifying opportunities, and delivering actionable recommendations. Senior Consultants lead project teams and client engagements, develop presentations and financial models, guide workshops, present findings, participate in client discussions, and coach junior team members. The role also contributes to a collaborative and inclusive team environment and provides opportunities for continued consulting and business development through training and workshops. Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy focused on commercial growth and pricing. Its Healthcare & Life Sciences division serves clients across pharmaceuticals and biotech, medical technology, diagnostics, digital health and healthcare IT, healthcare B2B, providers, consumer health, and animal health. The position is based in Boston or New York and follows a hybrid working model, with in-office or client-site presence 2–3 days per week. The U.S. base salary range is $125,000–$150,000 per year. Total compensation includes eligibility for annual merit-based increases and a comprehensive benefits package. Specific salary depends on factors such as experience, skills, and location.

Requirements

Undergraduate and/or graduate degree from an accredited university or college in life sciences, bioengineering, engineering, economics, business, or a science field.
At least 2 years of full-time work experience in areas such as strategy or management consulting, continuous improvement, project management, or functional pricing, marketing, or sales.
Experience analyzing and solving complex problems and defining actionable recommendations using quantitative, conceptual, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Solid understanding of commercial, cross-functional, marketing, pricing, and sales concepts, paired with relevant work experience.
Record of accomplishment in managing multiple projects, including work plans and deliverables.
Strong collaboration and teaming skills.
Inclusive and empathetic team approach, with some supervisory experience mentoring and coaching others.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a client-focused attitude.
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Availability for in-office or client-site presence 2–3 days per week in accordance with the hybrid working model.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare and life sciences consulting experience involving commercial strategy, early commercial, new product planning, pricing, sales, or marketing for biopharmaceutical, medical device and technology, diagnostics, healthcare IT, healthcare B2B services, consumer health, or digital health clients.
Healthcare and life sciences industry experience in commercial strategy, early commercial, new product planning, pricing, marketing, or market access in one or more of the listed sectors.

Responsibilities

Contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions to business challenges and market opportunities.
Lead team data analysis and frame interpretations to develop commercial, pricing, and sales strategies and actionable client recommendations.
Lead project teams and client engagements, including developing presentations, creating financial models, and guiding client workshops.
Create and deliver compelling client presentations and reports that communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
Participate in client meetings and workshops, and lead discussions and presentations as appropriate.
Coach and guide junior team members in developing data-, analytics-, and research-based insights and recommendations.
Guide project teams in strategy development and data analysis to solve client business challenges.
Participate in workshops and training to develop consulting and business acumen and knowledge of Simon-Kucher methodologies.
Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters belonging.