The Associate Consultant role in the Consulting team at a healthcare/life sciences consulting firm in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is a full-time position that involves working closely with clients to tackle key issues in the life sciences industry. Here is a breakdown of the responsibilities and qualifications:
Job Responsibilities
- Research and Analysis: Conduct primary and secondary research and perform both quantitative and qualitative analyses to address client issues and generate actionable insights.
- Strategic Recommendations: Leverage industry knowledge and business acumen to identify strategic alternatives and develop recommendations for clients.
- Client Interaction and Deliverables: Collaborate with clients and stakeholders through reports, presentations, and workshops, often with team support and leadership guidance.
- Learning and Development: Gain knowledge of consulting methodologies and pharmaceutical markets through consulting projects and learning opportunities.
- Team Supervision: Work independently and oversee junior team members on project deliverables.
- Proposal Development: Assist senior consultants in writing proposals.
- Client Meetings and Presentations: Support and present at client meetings, contributing to successful project outcomes.
- Organizational Contribution: Participate in team learning, development, and recruitment activities.
This role provides opportunities for global travel, training, and career advancement within the healthcare consulting space.
About You
- Educational Background: An undergraduate/master’s degree in life sciences, economics, or business with 2-3 years of experience in healthcare/pharma OR a PhD in a relevant field with commercial experience in the industry.
- Consulting Skills: Demonstrable analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills, preferably with experience in commercial or strategy consulting.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in report writing, presentations, and workshop facilitation.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines while maintaining high quality.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve team goals.
- Industry Knowledge: Awareness of current issues and trends in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
- Consulting Methodologies: Knowledge of consulting tools, techniques, and methodologies.
- Adaptability and Learning: A capacity to quickly adapt and learn new knowledge.
- Travel: Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Perks and Benefits
- Global travel opportunities, influential networking, world-class training, career development, and competitive financial rewards.
