Associate Director managing Life Sciences advisory projects at Guidehouse. Leading project teams to deliver consulting solutions within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
Responsibilities
Associate Directors are responsible for managing projects from cultivation to completion.
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 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 Managing Directors, keeping them abreast of project progress and important developments.
You will also take part in sales initiatives and practice development.
Travel is project dependent but averages 30 percent.
Requirements
BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study, advanced degree/PhD preferred.
Minimum 6+ 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, identify key issues, and develop effective strategies.
Experience in advising brand leaders, business unit leaders, and supporting insights & analytics leaders in pharma companies to support portfolio strategy, commercialization strategy and launch preparation efforts.
Experience with doing projects around market sizing, HCP segmentation, patient journey, forecasting, brand strategy, commercial model design, sales force sizing, marketing mix and budget planning.
Experience with key Pharma datasets – for example, CMS, EvaluatePharma, IQVIA/Symphony/Komodo claims, affiliations, Veeva activity data.
Ability to work independently but with oversight from management.
Experience in managing components of projects, ownership of workstreams and/or analytics and supervising, coaching or mentoring others in daily tasks is required.
Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.
Must possess strong analytical skills (Excel, Access, etc.) and leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and team decision-making.
5+ 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.
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
Job title
Associate Director – Life Sciences Advisory – Commercial
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