Looking for a Life Sciences consulting job in India? Simon-Kucher is hiring a Senior Consultant – Life Sciences to support high-impact consulting projects for leading global Healthcare and Life Sciences clients.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with consulting, healthcare, pharmaceutical, commercial strategy, data analysis, pricing, market access, sales, or growth strategy experience. Strong fresh graduates with an excellent academic record may also be considered.
As a Senior Consultant – Life Sciences, you will contribute to solving complex commercial challenges, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, developing strategic recommendations, and working closely with international teams and clients.
About Simon-Kucher
Simon-Kucher is a global strategy, marketing, pricing, and growth consulting firm with an international presence across multiple markets. The company offers professionals the opportunity to work on challenging business problems while collaborating with global teams and leading clients.
With offices worldwide, Simon-Kucher provides exposure to international projects, cross-border collaboration, professional development, and an entrepreneurial working culture.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Consultant – Life Sciences at Simon-Kucher, your responsibilities will include:
Build the Life Sciences Practice in India
- Support the growth of Simon-Kucher’s Life Sciences presence in India.
- Contribute to capability building, knowledge development, and team growth.
- Collaborate with the global Life Sciences organization.
Strategy and Data Analysis
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to address complex commercial challenges.
- Support projects involving pricing, market access, go-to-market strategy, sales, marketing, and growth strategy.
- Translate analytical findings into practical and actionable business recommendations.
Project Delivery
- Take ownership of assigned project workstreams.
- Develop business analyses, financial models, presentations, and strategic recommendations.
- Support the preparation and delivery of client workshops.
Client Interaction
- Participate in client meetings, workshops, and presentations.
- Communicate complex analyses clearly and effectively.
- Help develop impactful recommendations for Healthcare and Life Sciences clients.
Global Collaboration
- Work with Simon-Kucher colleagues and clients across international markets.
- Collaborate with globally distributed teams.
- Build international consulting and Life Sciences expertise.
Problem Solving and Innovation
- Develop creative solutions to complex business challenges.
- Bring fresh perspectives to emerging opportunities in the Life Sciences sector.
- Apply strong analytical and conceptual thinking to commercial problems.
Learning and Professional Development
- Strengthen consulting, commercial, analytical, and Life Sciences expertise.
- Participate in training and mentorship opportunities.
- Continuously develop professional capabilities through hands-on project experience.
Qualifications and Eligibility
Candidates applying for the Senior Consultant – Life Sciences job should meet the following requirements:
- 3–4 years of consulting experience, preferably with top-tier consulting organizations.
- Fresh graduates with a strong academic record may also be considered.
- Strong interest or previous experience working with Healthcare and Life Sciences clients.
- Understanding of commercial topics such as:
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Sales
- Market Access
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Growth Strategy
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to analyze complex business problems and develop actionable recommendations.
- Proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to take ownership.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong client-service mindset.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively across cultures and globally distributed teams.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with analytical and visualization tools such as:
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Similar data visualization platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including:
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- Flexibility to collaborate across global time zones, including Europe and North America.
- Ability to attend meetings outside standard India business hours when required.
- Ability to work from the office or client site 3–4 days per week under the hybrid working model.
Skills Required
The ideal candidate should have a combination of consulting, analytical, commercial, and Life Sciences knowledge.
Key skills include:
- Management Consulting
- Life Sciences Consulting
- Healthcare Consulting
- Commercial Strategy
- Pricing Strategy
- Market Access
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Data Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Problem Solving
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Client Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Global Collaboration
Why Join Simon-Kucher?
Simon-Kucher offers professionals an entrepreneurial environment where employees are encouraged to think independently, contribute ideas, and take ownership of their work.
Work on High-Impact Projects
Work on challenging projects that address important growth and commercial questions for leading global clients.
Career Growth
Access extensive training, continuous feedback, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Global Exposure
Collaborate with colleagues and clients across international markets and build a strong global professional network.
Entrepreneurial Culture
Share ideas, contribute perspectives, and work in a culture focused on openness, integrity, and entrepreneurship.
Hybrid Working
Benefit from a flexible working environment with a hybrid work model.
Additional Benefits
Employees may also receive access to benefits such as:
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Wellbeing programs
- Corporate discounts
- Training and development programs
- International collaboration opportunities
Salary for Senior Consultant – Life Sciences
The salary for this position has not been disclosed by the employer.
Based on the role requirements, consulting experience, Life Sciences specialization, and the Indian market, the estimated salary range may be approximately ₹12,00,000 to ₹24,00,000 per annum.
Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, interview performance, location, and company compensation policies.
Job Location
Mumbai, India
The role follows a hybrid working model and requires employees to work from the office or client site approximately 3–4 days per week.
Who Should Apply?
This Life Sciences consulting job in India may be suitable for:
- Management Consultants
- Healthcare Consultants
- Life Sciences Professionals
- Pharmaceutical Industry Professionals
- Commercial Strategy Professionals
- Market Access Professionals
- Pricing and Growth Strategy Professionals
- Data and Business Analysts with Life Sciences expertise
- Fresh graduates with exceptional academic credentials and a strong interest in consulting
How to Apply
