Guidehouse · 1 week ago
Managing Consultant - Life Sciences Advisory - Commercial
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $170K/yr
4+ years expGuidehouse is a consulting firm specializing in Life Sciences advisory services. The Managing Consultant will oversee project management, client relationships, and team leadership while delivering innovative solutions to pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Managing Consultants are responsible for managing projects from cultivation to completion
In this role, you will manage the activities of the designated project team and support the day to day management of the client relationship
You are expected to effectively develop and manage work plans, staffing, deadlines and budgets and are expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Work products are expected to be high quality and client ready
In this visible role, you will lead team meetings and guide, manage, and coach Consultants and Senior Consultants, providing constructive feedback on their project participation and overall career development
Managing Consultants work closely with Directors and Managing Directors to keep them abreast of project progress and important developments
Managing Consultants take part in sales initiatives and Practice development
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study, advanced degree/PhD
Minimum 4 years of prior relevant consulting or work experience working with large global pharma, mid-sized pharma and/or biotech clients
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch
The ability to analyze complex information, identify key issues, and develop effective strategies
Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management
Experience with doing projects around market sizing, HCP segmentation, patient journey, forecasting, brand strategy, commercial model design, sales force sizing, marketing mix and budget planning
Experience with key Pharma datasets – for example, CMS, EvaluatePharma, IQVIA/Symphony/Komodo claims, affiliations, Veeva activity data
2+ years experience managing the activities of a project team including workplan, staffing, deadlines scope and budget
Demonstrated success supervising, coaching and mentoring more junior level staff and ownership and guidance of their career development
Must be willing and able to travel to client sites across the US, up to 20% of the time
Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship
Preferred
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be collaborative and a team player
Must have exceptional client management experience including expanding client relationships within an organization and ability to recognize and communicate add-on and/or cross business opportunities at external clients
Benefits
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
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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