Director/Partner - Life Sciences Advisory - Real World Evidence (RWE)/Commercial
Apply Job ID 28101 Date posted 03/12/2025Job Family:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
Guidehouse Life Sciences is the Life Science strategic consulting arm of the Guidehouse Consulting Health Care Practice. Our clients include - pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, drug delivery and diagnostic.
Examples of Guidehouse Life Sciences diverse consulting assignments include therapeutic area strategy development, product opportunity assessments, commercial strategy, business development search and evaluations, due diligence, market access strategy, new product launch planning and positioning, and payer landscape assessments. Our clients are worldwide and range in size from start-ups to multi-nationals.
Guidehouse Life Science’s culture is distinguished by its collegial, team approach. We value hard work of the highest quality and also encourage creativity, entrepreneurship, and having fun.
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We are seeking a Partner or Director, this role is a highly visible and challenging position that draws heavily upon all of the analytical, creative, interpersonal and leadership skills essential to be effective in Life Sciences Market strategy consulting. This role requires a keen ability to identify new and additional business opportunities at clients. In addition to building business, this strategic role must oversee project deliverables to insure client satisfaction, quality and firm profitability. This role will play a significant role in Practice Leadership and Solution Development. The ability lead clients, manage client relationships and direct Guidehouse thought leadership and teams is critical to your success. Specific responsibilities includes:
Provides unique Market Strategy subject matter expertise within the pharmaceutical industry primarily to large and mid-sized global pharmaceutical companies. You will lead or thread your skill through projects that could include any combination of the following:
Therapeutic area strategy development
Product opportunity assessments
Commercial strategy
Business development search and evaluations
Due diligence
Market Access Strategy
New product launches, planning and positioning
Payer landscape assessments
Evidence Planning and Real-World Evidence
Oversees multiple clients and project deliverables simultaneously of all varying sizes and durations
Supervises, mentors and develops Guidehouse personnel
Manages client interactions and expectations
Drives new revenue generation with existing clients
Develops business with new clients, drawing upon industry connections
Participates in non-client related firm-building activities
Assumes greater overall responsibility for quality control of client work product
Creates, leads and drives the Guidehouse point of view and the deliverables from a Market Strategy perspective
Adheres to Guidehouse risk management guidelines. Identifies and evaluates issues for risk management
What You Will Need-Partner
A minimum of 15 years of experience in life sciences industry with 5-8 years in management consulting preferred
Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical marketing or market research experience
Strong knowledge of and application of pharmaceutical commercialization and lifecycle strategies
Understanding of market/financial analysis in context of Life Sciences business needs
Strong understanding of financials, budgets, and ability to develop quantitative models for forecasting populations/sales
Proven track record generating revenues/leveraging influences to drive change with existing and new (clients
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
Strong conceptual, qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Strong project management skills are imperative for leading multiple teams
A strategic problem solver
Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects simultaneously
Bachelor’s degree required from accredited university
Ability to travel as the job requires – up to 50%
What You Will Need-Director
A minimum of 10 years of experience in life sciences industry with 5 years in management consulting preferred
Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical marketing or market research experience
Strong knowledge of and application of pharmaceutical commercialization and lifecycle strategies
Understanding of market/financial analysis in context of Life Sciences business needs
Strong understanding of financials, budgets, and ability to develop quantitative models for forecasting populations/sales
Proven track record generating revenues/leveraging influences to drive change with existing and new (clients
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
Strong conceptual, qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Strong project management skills are imperative for leading multiple teams
A strategic problem solver
Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects simultaneously
Bachelor’s degree required from accredited university
Ability to travel as the job requires – up to 50%
What Would Be Nice to Have:
Demonstrated success selling $5M- $8M + annually in consulting revenues
Strong network to leverage in the Life Sciences Industry space that you are able to leverage to sell high value consulting work
Masters or Doctorate degree preferred
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.
Benefits include:
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
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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