Bgbxconsulting
Consultant, Life Sciences Strategy (PhD Campus Hire)
Washington D.C./Boston/New York. Posted 4 months ago
The role
Consultants at Kx support pharmaceutical and medical device executives by solving complex business challenges. You will manage research, analyze findings, and develop strategic recommendations using scientific expertise and structured problem-solving.
What you will do
- Serve as a mentor and coach to small teams of Associate Consultants
- Act as a direct resource for clients by facilitating and leading portions of client meetings
- Apply qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to distill research into business recommendations
- Develop clinical and commercial assessments by evaluating insights from research sources
- Monitor and assess clinical, regulatory, and competitive landscapes
- Develop clear, compelling client deliverables for executive audiences
- Collaborate closely with project teams
Required qualifications
- PhD (or expected completion prior to start date), MD, PharmD, MBA, or BA/BS/MS degree with 1–3 years of experience in life sciences strategy consulting or the biopharmaceutical industry
- Ability to synthesize complex scientific or business information and draw accurate, logical conclusions
- Experience leading research projects, cross-functional initiatives, or small teams in academic or professional settings
- Experience presenting complex concepts and findings to technical and non-technical audiences
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to mentor, collaborate with, and support colleagues in a team-oriented environment
- Creative, big picture thinking while maintaining keen attention to detail
- Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a strong interest in applying scientific expertise to strategic business challenges in the life sciences industry
Benefits
- health care insurance
- retirement plans
- generous paid time off and holidays
- wellness benefits
- life insurance
- learning and development opportunities
About the company
BGBx is an independent commercial solutions partner to pharmaceutical and life science companies. Kx, a BGBx Consulting team, provides strategic support to executives at leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies.