(PhD) Graduate Associate - Medical and Scientific Strategy

Location: Jersey City,New Jersey,United States

Associate, Medical, Graduate Hire 2025

Location: Boston (US), Jersey City (US) 

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: March 31st, 2025
• Start Date Range: June – September 2025

About You

Do you have a passion for:

• Understanding tomorrows emerging therapeutic areas? 
• Unlocking the full potential of new therapies and shaping successful future therapies?  
• Understanding why healthcare professionals and patients behave the way they do, and applying this to medical, clinical, and commercial strategies?
• Are you a highly motivated professional interested in being part of a new and exciting team, working with global healthcare and pharmaceutical clients across the full product life cycle?  

About Prescient Healthcare Group (PHG)

Our goal is a simple one: we solve exciting, real-world pharma challenges that ultimately make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

PHG is a unique global biopharma, insight-led strategy consultancy.  Our core focus is helping biopharmaceutical clients create clinical and commercial strategies that deliver groundbreaking new treatments for patients.

With offices in ten major cities across the world, we are a truly global enterprise and are still growing fast, offering our people endless opportunities, supporting rapid personal and professional development.

We work with industry leading companies across the full product life cycle, to help them unlock the full potential of their brands. 

About the Opportunity

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply scientific expertise and strategic thinking in a dynamic consulting environment. You will gain exposure to diverse projects spanning therapeutic areas, client types, and global markets. As your career progresses, you will have the flexibility to specialize in areas aligned with your interests.

Our structured onboarding and training program will equip you with the necessary skills to succeed, combining classroom training, project shadowing, and hands-on coaching.

As part of this role, you will analyse and strategize the development and commercialization of portfolios, assets, and brands by integrating therapeutic, clinical, and commercial expertise.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate leadership and professionalism in all aspects of work, fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and collaboration within teams and client interactions.
• Take full ownership of performance excellence, ensuring high-quality outcomes while proactively identifying opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Develop expertise in new therapeutic and commercial areas, applying strategic thinking to create meaningful impact within the team and with clients.
• Exhibit strong planning and decision-making skills, effectively managing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, taking initiative, adapting to evolving challenges, and stepping into leadership roles when needed.
• Act as a trusted advisor, upholding ethical standards and representing the company’s reputation at the highest level in all engagements. 

Desired Experience and Skills

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or a related discipline); MD or MSc candidates with exceptional experience may also be considered.
• Demonstrated passion for the life sciences and ph