Associate Consultant

BGBx Consulting
New York, NY
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward early-career professionals comfortable with hypothesis-based problem-solving and AI-assisted research, with a focus on healthcare and pharmaceutical consulting.

Best fit for

  • Early-career professionals with a background in life sciences, psychology, or business who thrive in collaborative, high-impact settings
    — “If you're energized by collaboration, inspired by innovation, and motivated by work that matters”
  • Candidates with strong analytical and communication skills, able to translate findings into strategic recommendations for clients
    — “Develop clear, visual client deliverables that tell a coherent story and translate findings into strategic recommendations”
  • Individuals who can independently manage research tasks and take ownership of project timelines and coordination
    — “Own assigned tasks, manage deadlines and check work quality before review”

Things to consider

  • The role may require relocation or flexibility with work location due to potential geographic compensation adjustments
    — “compensation will be adjusted to reflect the applicable market for the employee’s primary work location”
  • The position demands a high level of accuracy in assessing AI-generated research outputs
    — “Familiarity with AI tools for research and analysis, with the judgment to assess output accuracy and relevance”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with hypothesis-driven analysis and client-facing project delivery in your resume
    — “Apply hypothesis-based problem-solving to structure client challenges and guide research and analysis”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using AI tools for research and analysis during interviews
    — “Use approved AI tools to support research and analysis, checking outputs for accuracy”
  • Showcase your ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into strategic insights
    — “Analyze qualitative and quantitative evidence to generate insights and strategic implications”
  • Emphasize your experience in cross-functional teamwork and stakeholder engagement
    — “Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to address client questions”
  • Demonstrate your capability to manage and coordinate projects independently
    — “Take ownership of project timelines and day-to-day coordination”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • supporting commercial strategy consulting projects
  • conducting desk research
  • synthesizing primary research
Typical background
BA/BS in a related field6 months-4 years' experience in a relevant space

Skills & requirements

Required

Desk ResearchPrimary ResearchHypothesis-based Problem-solvingClient WorkshopsProject Timelines

Preferred

AI ToolsData EngineeringData Science

Stack & domain

Desk ResearchPrimary ResearchHypothesis-based Problem-solvingData AnalysisClient WorkshopsClient DeliverablesProject ManagementStrategic ThinkingCuriosityClient FocusAnalytical SkillsCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkHealthcarePharmaceuticalLife SciencesCommercial StrategyBrand And Launch StrategyCommercial Growth

About the role

Original posting from BGBx Consulting via Greenhouse

About Us

At BGBx, we're driven by a simple idea: breakthrough thinking creates breakthrough impact. As an independent commercial solutions partner to pharmaceutical and life science companies, we bring together strategists, scientists, communicators, creatives, technologists, and data experts to tackle some of healthcare's most important challenges. 

Our teams work across consulting and communications to help clients shape strategy, launch innovations, engage stakeholders, and drive meaningful results throughout the product lifecycle. The work is complex, fast-moving, and deeply connected to improving lives, creating opportunities for curious minds to make a real difference every day. 

If you're energized by collaboration, inspired by innovation, and motivated by work that matters, you'll find a place to grow, contribute, and make a  meaningful impact at BGBx.  

Position Overview 

As an Associate Consultant, you’ll support commercial strategy consulting projects for pharmaceutical and life sciences clients across portfolio and asset strategy, brand and launch strategy, and commercial growth. 

Responsibilities  

Conduct independent desk research into therapeutic areas, patient needs, competitors and markets 

Support primary research through discussion guides, surveys, interviews and synthesis

Apply hypothesis-based problem-solving to structure client challenges and guide research and analysis

Use approved AI tools to support research and analysis, checking outputs for accuracy

Analyze qualitative and quantitative evidence to generate insights and strategic implications

Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to address client questions

Help prepare and facilitate client workshops, capturing decisions and next steps

Develop clear, visual client deliverables that tell a coherent story and translate findings into strategic recommendations

Own assigned tasks, manage deadlines and check work quality before review

Take ownership of project timelines and day-to-day coordination, keeping deliverables on track, communicating dependencies, and flagging risks or delays early 

Qualifications 

BA/BS required; MBA or Master’s in a related field preferred - life sciences, psychology, business, or a related field 

6 months-4 years' experience in a relevant space - this could mean healthcare consulting, research, pharma or biotech, medical comms, behavioral science, or academic with real-world application 

A strategic, curious and client-focused mindset, connecting evidence to client business objectives 

Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint 

Initiative, strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with ownership of deadlines and work quality 

Clear written and verbal communication and strong collaboration skills, with adaptability and emotional intelligence 

Familiarity with AI tools for research and analysis, with the judgment to assess output accuracy and relevance 

Why Join Us? 

Small team energy, big company support-backed by BGB and Kx 

High-impact work, early responsibility-you’ll contribute from day one

A learning-first culture-mentorship, peer support, and space to grow

A genuinely fun, curious environment-we take the work seriously, not ourselves

Strategy meets creativity-where insight, brand, and behavior collide

A future-facing mission-everything we do aims to improve lives 

If you're ready to bring curiosity, strategy, and creativity together to reimagine healthcare-and make a real difference to people’s lives, let’s talk.  

Salary: $90,000 base plus bonus eligible 

BGBx is headquartered in New York City, and the salary range listed reflects the expected base compensation for this role in the New York metropolitan area. This position may be performed remotely within the United States. For candidates located outside the New York City area, compensation will be adjusted to reflect the applicable market for the employee’s primary work location. Final compensation will be determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.  

What We Offer

At BGBx, we invest in our people because exceptional talent drives exceptional work. We provide a competitive rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work.

Our benefits package typically includes health care insurance, retirement plans, generous paid time off and holidays, wellness benefits, life insurance, learning and development opportunities, and other resources that support our employees throughout their careers.  Additional benefits may be available based on your location.  Beyond benefits, you'll find a culture built on collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare and the people it serves.

BGBx is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law. 

Source: BGBx Consulting careers (Greenhouse)

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