Partner - Life Sciences Advisory

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Clearance Required:

None

Guidehouse Life Sciences is the Life Science strategic consulting arm of the Guidehouse Consulting Health Care Practice. Our clients include - pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, drug delivery and diagnostic.

Examples of Guidehouse Life Sciences diverse consulting assignments include therapeutic area strategy development, product opportunity assessments, commercial strategy, business development search and evaluations, due diligence, market access strategy, new product launch planning and positioning, and payer landscape assessments. Our clients are worldwide and range in size from start-ups to multi-nationals.

Guidehouse Life Science’s culture is distinguished by its collegial, team approach. We value hard work of the highest quality and also encourage creativity, entrepreneurship, and having fun.

We are seeking a Partner, this role is a highly visible and challenging position that draws heavily upon all of the analytical, creative, interpersonal and leadership skills essential to be effective in Life Sciences Market strategy consulting. This role requires a keen ability to identify new and additional business opportunities at clients. In addition to building business, this strategic role must oversee project deliverables to ensure client satisfaction, quality and firm profitability. This role will play a significant role in Practice Leadership and Solution Development. The ability to lead clients, manage client relationships and direct Guidehouse thought leadership and teams is critical to your success. Specific responsibilities include:

• Provides unique Market Strategy subject matter expertise within the pharmaceutical industry primarily to large and mid-sized global pharmaceutical companies. You will lead or thread your skill through projects that could include any combination of the following:

  • Therapeutic area strategy development

  • Product opportunity assessments

  • Commercial strategy

  • Business development search and evaluations

  • Due diligence

  • Market Access Strategy

  • New product launches, planning and positioning

  • Payer landscape assessments

  • Evidence Planning and Real-World Evidence

• Oversees multiple clients and project deliverables simultaneously of all varying sizes and durations

• Supervises, mentors and develops Guidehouse personnel

• Manages client interactions and expectations

• Drives new revenue generation with existing clients

• Develops business with new clients, drawing upon industry connections

• Participates in non-client related firm-building activities

• Assumes greater overall responsibility for quality control of client work product

• Creates, leads and drives the Guidehouse point of view and the deliverables from a Market Strategy perspective

• Adheres to Guidehouse risk management guidelines. Identifies and evaluates issues for risk management

What You Will Need

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in life sciences industry with 5-8 years in management consulting preferred

• Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical marketing or market research experience

• Strong knowledge of and application of pharmaceutical commercialization and lifecycle strategies

• Understanding of market/financial analysis in context of Life Sciences business needs

• Strong understanding of financials, budgets, and ability to develop quantitative models for forecasting populations/sales

• Proven track record generating revenues/leveraging influences to drive change with existing and new (clients

• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills

• Strong conceptual, qualitative and quantitative analytical skills

• Strong project management skills are imperative for leading multiple teams

• A strategic problem solver

• Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Bachelor’s degree required from accredited university

• Ability to travel as the job requires – up to 50%

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Demonstrated success selling $5M- $8M + annually in consulting revenues

• Strong network to leverage in the Life Sciences Industry space that you are able to leverage to sell high value consulting work

• Masters or Doctorate degree preferred

The annual salary range for this position is $310,000.00-$520,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

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