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Managing Consultant/Associate Director - Life Sciences Advisory - Oncology Specialist

Guidehouse
Philadelphia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Nov 2025
💰 $170,000/yr($102,000/yr$170,000/yr)

About the role

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Need:

As a Managing Consultant

  • BA/BS degree in Science, Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study.

  • 5-7 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 3 + years strategy, commercialization and launch experience

  • Substantive experience in oncology commercialization / strategy required

  • High level understanding of therapies / treatment modalities used to treat one or more solid tumor types

  • 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.

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to review work product of self and others and produce work product and deliverables that require minimal re-work or editing.

  • 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.

As an Associate Director

  • 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. 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 &

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