Senior Consultant - Healthcare & Life Sciences - Commercial Strategy

master-TMS•Boston, MA

16h•$125,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Simon-Kucher is hiring a Senior Consultant for its Healthcare & Life Sciences Commercial Strategy team in Boston or New York. The firm is a global consultancy focused on helping clients achieve measurable revenue and profit growth through commercial strategy, including product, pricing, innovation, marketing, sales, and digital. Its Healthcare & Life Sciences division serves organizations across pharmaceuticals and biotech, medical technology, diagnostics, digital health and healthcare IT, healthcare B2B, providers, consumer health, and animal health. Project teams may include colleagues from offices around the world. In this role, you will work on varied client projects and build industry, business, and subject-matter expertise. You will lead data analysis and interpretation, develop commercial, pricing, and sales strategies, identify opportunities, and deliver actionable recommendations. You will lead project teams and client engagements, develop presentations and financial models, facilitate workshops, and participate in client discussions and presentations. You will also coach junior colleagues, contribute to a collaborative and inclusive environment, and participate in training to develop your consulting and business skills. The position follows a hybrid working model, with presence in an office or client site 2–3 days per week. U.S. base salary is $125,000–$150,000 per year, with eligibility for annual merit-based increases and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation within the range depends on factors including 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, 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.
Track record of managing multiple projects, including work plans and deliverables.
Strong collaboration and teaming skills.
Inclusive and empathetic approach, with some experience mentoring and coaching others.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a client-focused attitude.
Proactive and self-motivated; able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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 work, 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 work, new product planning, pricing, marketing, or market access in biopharmaceuticals, medical device and technology, diagnostics, healthcare IT, healthcare B2B services, consumer health, or digital health.

Responsibilities

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