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Associate Director - Life Sciences Advisory - Oncology Specialist

Guidehouse
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Dec 2025
💰 $225,000/yr($135,000/yr$225,000/yr)

About the role

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

None

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 https://guidehouse.com/careers


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.


#LI-DNI

The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


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

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