Guidehouse · 20 hours ago
Associate Director - Life Sciences Advisory - Data & Analytics (Client Facing)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expGuidehouse is a consulting firm focused on the Life Sciences sector, helping clients navigate challenges in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The Associate Director will manage projects, lead teams, and develop analytics work plans while fostering client relationships and driving innovation solutions.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Associate Directors are responsible for managing projects from identification to completion
In this role, you will lead the activities of the designated project team and support the day-to-day management of the client relationship
You will effectively develop and manage analytics work plans, staffing, deadlines and budgets and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Your work products are high quality and client-ready
In this visible role, you’ll lead team meetings and guide, manage, and coach staff consultants, providing constructive feedback on their project participation and overall career development
You will also collaborate with Directors and Partners, keeping them abreast of project progress and important developments
You will be responsible for identifying product and service innovation solutions and bringing them to market
You will also take part in sales initiatives and practice development
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in a quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics or related course of study; advanced degree/PhD preferred
Minimum 7+ 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, quality check results, and develop a structured, data-informed story
Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management
Must have subject matter expertise in Data Analytics and possess a strong knowledge of modern datasets and analytics environments
Strong foundation across life science functions, including commercial operations, market access, patient services, and medical
3+ years of experience leading project engagements which includes planning, scoping, budget development, management and resource allocation, and managing multiple or more complex projects within scope, timeline and budget
3+ years of formal management of team performance to achieve project goals and exceed client expectations
Must be willing and able to travel to client sites across the US, up to 30% of the time
Demonstrated success formally supervising, coaching and mentoring junior level staff including ownership and guidance of their career development
Authorized/eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship
Preferred
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to code in SQL, with additional competencies in Python, Spark, or R for analysis and automation
Track record of managing a team's performance to achieve project goals and exceed client expectations
Must be collaborative and a team player
Must have exceptional client management experience including expanding client relationships within an organization
Experience working and collaborating with senior leadership to pursue add-on and 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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