Senior Consultant, Healthcare & Life Sciences (Pharma / Biotech) In the United States -Boston | Chicago | New York
Simon-Kucher's sole focus is on unlocking better growth for our clients, increasing their long-term sales, value, and profit. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy - customer engagement, product, pricing, innovation, marketing, distribution, and sales.
Our Healthcare & Life Science Division works across the highly innovative, complex healthcare sector, including pharmaceuticals & biotech, medical technology, diagnostics, digital health & healthcare IT, healthcare B2B, providers, consumer health, and animal health. Our North America Healthcare & Life teams are based in Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. As a global division, our project teams often include colleagues from around the world. We value the expertise and perspectives each of our diverse colleagues brings to the table and encourage collaboration across offices and disciplines.
Our HC&LS Division / Pharma & Biotech consulting teams are made up of industry-leading strategists with extensive experience in Pharma and Biotech. Thanks to our talent and expertise, we are equipped to respond to the most pressing challenges in Pharma & Biotech, providing clear, and actionable guidance to our clients using data, deep analytics, research, and behavioral science. Our Pharma & Biotech consulting offerings are strengthened by a team of dedicated consultants led by partners globally.
What makes us special: - Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
- Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
- Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work - whether it's from home or in the office.
- Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
- Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
- Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.
How you will create an impact: - Working in teams for a wide variety of clients, products, and project types, while building industry, business, and subject matter expertise through fast-paced projects. Specifically gain experience in:
- Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret data to support pricing and sales strategies, identify opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Project Support: Collaborate with project teams to support various client engagements, including developing presentations, creating financial models, and contributing to client workshops.
- Presentation Preparation: Assist in preparing compelling presentations and reports for clients, showcasing findings and recommendations in a clear and impactful manner.
- Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions to address business challenges and capitalize on market opportunities.
- Client Interaction: Gain exposure to client interactions by participating in meetings and workshops and contributing to discussions and presentations as appropriate.
- Learning and Development: Engage in workshops and training sessions to enhance your consulting and business acumen, as well as your understanding of Simon-Kucher's methodologies.
- Work closely with project teams to leverage both strategy development and data analysis to solve client business challenges.
- Be an integral part of contributing to a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters belonging for all.
Your profile: - 2+ years of full-time work experience with an undergraduate degree or 2-year Masters degree or Doctoral degree preferably in one of the following areas, but not limited to: consulting, change management, continuous improvement, project management, functional experience in pricing, market access, marketing, and sales.
- For the LS Division, experience in one of the following is preferred: Healthcare industry or life sciences consulting experience with functional experience in pricing, market access, marketing, and growth strategy work for biopharmaceutical, medical device and technology, diagnostics, healthcare IT, healthcare B2B services, consumer health, or digital health clients.
- Professional experience in analyzing and solving complex problems, which includes defining actionable recommendations using well-developed problem-solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical).
- Solid understanding of marketing, pricing, and sales concepts paired with relevant work experience.
- Record of accomplishment of managing multiple projects, including work plans and deliverables.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a client-focused attitude.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- In-office or client presence 2-3 days in alignment with our hybrid working model.
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, performance bonus, eligibility for annual merit-based increases, and a comprehensive benefits package.
The base salary range for this position is between
$125,000 to $150,000 per year for U.S. roles . Specific compensation within these ranges will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and location. Salary ranges are reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with market conditions.
Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
About Simon-Kucher Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. As a trusted commercial advisor, we combine deep consulting expertise, growth specialization, and technology to scale impact. We optimize every lever of commercial strategy - product, pricing, innovation, marketing, sales, and digital - based on deep insights into what customers value and are willing to pay for. With over 40 years of experience in monetization, we are regarded as the world's leading commercial growth and pricing specialist.
Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.
We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone - our people, our clients and, of course, our business.
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