Associate Director – Life Sciences Advisory, Commercial

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Associate Directors are tasked with overseeing projects from inception to completion.

• In this capacity, you will direct the activities of the assigned project team and assist in the everyday management of client relationships.

• You will skillfully create and oversee work plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets while managing multiple projects concurrently.

• Your deliverables will be of high quality and ready for client presentation.

• In this prominent position, you’ll facilitate team meetings and mentor, manage, and coach staff consultants, offering constructive feedback on their project involvement and overall career growth.

• You will also work closely with Directors and Managing Directors, keeping them informed about project status and significant developments.

• Additionally, you will engage in sales efforts and contribute to practice development.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business, or a related field; an advanced degree or PhD is preferred.

• A minimum of 6+ years of relevant consulting or work experience with large global pharmaceutical companies, mid-sized pharma, and/or biotech clients.

• A strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch processes.

• The capability to analyze complex information, pinpoint key issues, and formulate effective strategies.

• Experience in advising brand leaders and business unit leaders, as well as supporting insights and analytics leaders in pharmaceutical firms to assist with portfolio strategy, commercialization strategy, and launch preparation.

• Familiarity with projects related to market sizing, HCP segmentation, patient journey mapping, forecasting, brand strategy, commercial model design, sales force sizing, marketing mix, and budget planning.

• Proficient in key pharmaceutical datasets, such as CMS, EvaluatePharma, IQVIA/Symphony/Komodo claims, affiliations, and Veeva activity data.

• Ability to work independently while receiving oversight from management.

• Experience managing project components, taking ownership of workstreams and/or analytics, as well as supervising, coaching, or mentoring others in their daily tasks is essential.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.

• Must possess strong analytical skills (Excel, Access, etc.) and utilize analytical techniques to inform client and team decision-making.

• At least 5 years of experience leading project engagements, which includes planning, scoping, budget development, management, resource allocation, and overseeing multiple or more complex projects within scope, timeline, and budget.

• At least 3 years of formal management experience to drive team performance in achieving project goals and exceeding client expectations.

• Must be willing and able to travel to client locations across the US, up to 30% of the time.

• Proven success in formally supervising, coaching, and mentoring junior staff, including guiding their career development.

• Authorized or eligible to work for any US employer without the need for sponsorship.

🏝️ 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 Insurance

• 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