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Guidehouse · 2 days ago

Director - Life Sciences Advisory - Commercial

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$206K/yr - $343K/yr

10+ years exp

Guidehouse is a consulting firm focused on strategy and transformation in the life sciences sector. The role involves growing and managing client relationships, delivering innovative solutions in product planning and commercialization, and overseeing multiple projects while mentoring team members.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Growing and managing client relationships while managing client expectations

Becoming the client’s trusted advisor that contributes to the 'key client' business development strategy

Developing business with new buyers within key client/s, drawing upon industry and client connections as well as trends and Guidehouse solutions

Identifying and evaluating issues of risk for both Guidehouse and for Guidehouse’s relationship with client

Overseeing multiple projects simultaneously of all varying sizes and durations to ensure quality control and key client’s perceived value while supervising, mentoring and developing Guidehouse personnel

Involved in non-client related firm-building activities as a leader in the firm

Qualification

Life Sciences ConsultingCommercialization ExperienceAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementData CollectionHealthcare Industry KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study

10+ years of Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Specialty Pharma and/or Medical Technology) consulting experience or blend of consulting & industry experience

8 + years of transferable commercialization and launch experience gained working with a Life Sciences strategy consulting firm

Experience in advising brand leaders, business unit leaders, and supporting insights & analytics leaders in pharma companies to support commercial strategy and launch preparation efforts

Experience executing projects around segmentation, patient journey, forecasting, commercial model design, sales force sizing, brand strategy, marketing mix and budget planning

Ability to work independently but with oversight from management. Experience in managing components of projects, ownership of workstreams and/or analytics and supervising, coaching or mentoring others in daily tasks is required

Must possess strong analytical skills (Excel, Access, etc.) and leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and team decision-making

Must have advanced data collection, research, information finding experience and explore solutions that challenge critical thinking

Proven track record generating revenues with existing clients demonstrating a passion for developing high value client relationships and executing on an account penetration strategy that results in account growth directly or indirectly

Experience managing projects to timeline, scope and budget on multiple teams simultaneously

Must be willing and able to travel to client sites across the US, up to 50% of the time

Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship

Preferred

MBA degree preferred

Demonstrated commitment and passion for the Healthcare and Life Science industries

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

Ability to grasp and communicate clinical and business implications of technically complex products and services

Excellent 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

Collaborative and a team player