Associate Director
Guidehouse
Job Description
Job Family :
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required :
Clearance Required :
What You Will Do :
Is life sciences in your DNA? Breakthroughs in pharma are helping people live healthier lives, while medical devices enable patients to proactively maintain health – this is undoubtedly a transformative time for health care companies. Guidehouse’s Life Sciences practice is an engine of innovation, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies develop custom solutions that tackle today’s challenges, while anticipating tomorrow’s. You will have an immediate impact by partnering with our clients, across all levels, to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory and compliance solutions. Do you think you are up for the challenge?
We continuously strive to foster an inclusive and diverse work culture and thoughtfully develop our people through challenging work, valuable learning and educational programs. We cultivate a culture of mentorship and feedback for professional and personal growth. We help our clients take control of their future. This mission extends to our employee's careers, health and well-being and by the many ways we give back to our communities. If you’re passionately motivated to make a difference and deliver exceptional work, we invite you to learn more about your career opportunities at
What You Will Need :
BA/BS degree in Science, Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study.
7-10 years of Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Specialty Pharma and/or Medical Technology) consulting experience is required. Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA) will be considered in lieu or years of work experience.
Minimum 5 + years strategy, commercialization and launch experience
Substantive experience working with solid tumor oncology biopharma clients’ commercialization / strategy projects – preferably in NSCLC, Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer
Ability to work independently but with limited oversight from management. Experience in managing full projects, spanning several workstreams and teams 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.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to produce client ready deliverables including PowerPoint presentations.
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.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience working with solid tumor oncology biopharma clients – preferably in NSCLC, Breast Cancer or Prostate Cancer.
Demonstrated commitment and passion for the Healthcare and Life Science industries.
Ability to grasp and communicate clinical and business implications of technically complex products and services.
Ability to develop new business opportunities and support business development.
Collaborative and a team player.
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 Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Guidehouse
CHICAGO, IL