Senior Consultant - Life Sciences - London

Job Description

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What You Will Do:

Is life sciences in your DNA? Breakthroughs in pharma are helping people live healthier lives, while medical devices enable patients to proactively maintain health – this is undoubtedly a transformative time for health care companies. Guidehouse’s Life Sciences practice is an engine of innovation, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies develop custom solutions that tackle today’s challenges, while anticipating tomorrows. You will have an immediate impact by partnering with our clients, across all levels, to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and launch excellence solutions. Do you think you are up for the challenge?

We continuously strive to foster an inclusive and diverse work culture and thoughtfully develop our people through challenging work, valuable learning and educational programs. We cultivate a culture of mentorship and feedback for professional and personal growth. We help our clients take control of their future. This mission extends to our employee's careers, health and well-being and by the many ways we give back to our communities. If you’re passionately motivated to make a difference and deliver exceptional work, we invite you to learn more about your career opportunities at

Senior Consultants are integral members of Guidehouse Life Sciences teams and contribute to all levels of the consulting process. Life Sciences Senior Consultants are responsible for the day-to-day management of consulting assignments and have regular interactions with clients. As Senior Consultants hone their project management skills and ability to manage multiple work streams, they progress to the position of Managing Consultant.

What You Will Need:

• BA/BSc degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business, Healthcare Policy and Planning or related field of study

• Minimum 3-5 years of consulting or related work experience in life-sciences product commercialization and/or launch experience; market access experience a plus.

• Ability to take initiative to work independently and creativity with oversight from management; experience in managing components of projects, ownership of workstreams, and/or analytics is required.

• Advanced data collection, secondary market research, and information finding experience; primary market research experience a plus.

• Must possess strong analytical skills to guide client and team decision-making, including ability to efficiently manage and interpret large datasets using advanced Excel functions and logic formulas, develop financial forecasting models, and produce impactful data visualizations to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Attention to detail and ability to review work product of self and others and produce work product and deliverables that require minimal re-work or editing.

• Must be willing and able to travel to client sites across the UK, Europe or US, up to 20% of the time.

• Hold an indefinite Right to Work in the UK (e.g. UK Passport, EU Settled Status, Indefinite Leave to Remain). Note Visa sponsorship is not available.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Advanced degree preferred PhD, PharmD, MBA, MS, MD.

• Demonstrated commitment and passion for the Healthcare and Life Science industries.

• Ability to understand and clearly communicate the clinical and business implications of technically complex products and services.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to produce client ready deliverables including PowerPoint presentations.

• Candidates should be strong team players, take initiative, and think strategically and creatively.

• A track record in mentoring junior staff members is preferred; managing successful projects is an advantage.

• Track record of promotion within a firm or achievement that shows ability to take on progressively more responsibility.

• Knowledge of US and/or Global pricing and market access, developed via experience in healthcare consulting or within the pharmaceutical industry.

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.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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