Consultant, VPA

The role

You will work on client engagements focused on pricing, market access, value strategy, launch planning, payer strategy, and commercialization. You will guide project teams, structure complex problems, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

What you will do

• Partner with clients to develop hypotheses and strategic approaches to business challenges.
• Structure and solve strategic and analytical problems related to pricing, market access, and commercialization.
• Lead the day-to-day execution of client engagements and coordinate workstreams.
• Guide and mentor Associates and Life Sciences Consultants.
• Conduct and synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for clients.
• Develop high-quality client presentations.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Collaborate with Putnam Partners, Principals, and colleagues across the global organization.
• Build expertise across therapeutic areas and evolving industry trends.

Required qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in life sciences consulting, pharmaceutical or biotechnology strategy, market access, pricing, commercialization, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry and factors influencing product value, pricing, reimbursement, and market access.
• Experience analyzing complex business questions and turning data and research into strategic recommendations.
• Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing projects, workstreams, and/or junior team members.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, client-service environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in solving complex challenges.

Nice to have

• An advanced degree such as an MBA, MPH, MS, PharmD, PhD, or other relevant postgraduate degree

Benefits

• Meaningful client exposure and responsibility.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced life sciences leaders.
• Structured professional development and leadership training.
• Mentorship and opportunities to mentor others.
• Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and strategic challenges.
• Clear opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible benefits.
• Personal support.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities.

About the company

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences. Putnam is a strategy consulting team within Inizio Ignite that bridges science and strategy for pharma companies.