Senior Consultant

Inizio Ignite | Putnam
Boston, MA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior-level professionals with pharmaceutical or biotech experience who lead teams and synthesize complex analyses.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in top-tier consulting or pharma/biotech who lead teams and deliver actionable insights
    — “Previous employment experiences (5+ years’ work experience) with other top-tier consulting firms or within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries.”
  • Individuals skilled in strategic problem-solving and presenting complex findings to stakeholders
    — “Proven analytic abilities, presentation skills, Project and People Team management experience and a team-oriented attitude are essential.”
  • Professionals who thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment with a global reach
    — “We serve many of the industry leaders, including all of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a significant time commitment to client sites due to travel expectations
    — “direct interaction with clients necessitates a reasonable level of travel to client sites.”
  • Candidates must demonstrate a working knowledge of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
    — “A working knowledge of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is also a prerequisite.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience leading teams and delivering strategic recommendations in your resume and interview responses
    — “Lead the daily operations of the team in executing and synthesizing analyses into key findings and actionable recommendation”
  • Showcase your ability to manage both quantitative and qualitative aspects of complex projects
    — “Almost all of our studies combine sophisticated quantitative analytics with significant qualitative fact-finding and synthesis”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful project completions
  • client satisfaction
  • team development
Typical background
top-tier consultingpharmaceutical industry

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementTeam LeadershipStrategic Problem SolvingClient InteractionAnalytical SkillsPresentation Skills

Preferred

Top-tier Consulting ExperiencePharmaceutical Industry Knowledge

Stack & domain

Strategic And Analytical Problem SolvingProject ManagementTeam ManagementClient InteractionHypothesis DevelopmentQuantitative AnalyticsQualitative Fact-findingSynthesisStrategic Decision-makingPortfolio PrioritizationDevelopment PathwayResource OptimizationMarket AssessmentProduct PricingLaunch StrategiesMarket Segment GrowthSales And MarketingFranchise DevelopmentPatent ExpirationLeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-solvingDecision-makingClient FocusImpact OrientationHealth And Life SciencesPharmaceuticalBiotechnology

About the role

Original posting from Inizio Ignite | Putnam via Greenhouse

Senior Consultant (Case Team Leader)

Position Summary

As a Senior Consultant at Putnam you will help lead and manage teams of Associates & Life Sciences Consultants to complete projects.  Working with Managers and Partners you will:

Interact with clients to understand problems, and develop and refine hypotheses to test

Structure complex strategic and analytical problems that constitute the core of the team’s work

Lead the daily operations of the team in executing and synthesizing analyses into key findings and actionable recommendation and participate in delivering these recommendations to our clients

At Putnam, we pride ourselves on a team-based approach that is client focused and impact oriented.  We serve many of the industry leaders, including all of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies. Almost all of our studies combine sophisticated quantitative analytics with significant qualitative fact-finding and synthesis to inform strategic decision-making. Our diverse casework spans portfolio prioritization, development pathway and resource optimization, market assessment, product pricing and launch strategies, market segment growth strategies, sales and marketing strategies, franchise development and patent expiration strategies. While the client-service core of our work can be demanding, we pride ourselves on the collegial, friendly and balanced environment at Putnam where consulting can be a long-term career option.

Our offices are located in the vibrant cities of Boston’s Back Bay (HQ), San Francisco’s Union Square, New York City, and globally in London.

Much of our work is conducted at our offices, although direct interaction with clients necessitates a reasonable level of travel to client sites.

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate for the Senior Consultant position will:

Have demonstrated excellence during both her / his academic career (MBA or post-graduate degree is preferred but not required). Minimum degree required is a Bachelors

Previous employment experiences (5+ years’ work experience) with other top-tier consulting firms or within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries.

Proven analytic abilities, presentation skills,

Project and People Team management experience and a team-oriented attitude are essential.

A working knowledge of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is also a prerequisite.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary, accompanied by excellent year-end bonus and benefits package

Exceptional professional growth and promotion opportunities

Leadership training program

Company Description -- Inizio Ignite, Putnam

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Putnam strategy consulting team bridges science and strategy to enable confident decision-making and build value for pharma. We partner with leading health and life science companies serving brand & commercial leaders, Medical Affairs, access & pricing, and R&D.  Our expertise spans offerings including therapeutic area strategy, data & AI strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercialization & growth, value, pricing & access (VPA) strategy, and evidence generation. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

We believe that to create real, lasting change on human health, we must bring out the best in our people, in every way and at every level. We offer a boutique-firm feel inside a global enterprise, opening the door to limitless opportunities to kickstart your career or hone your expertise. Built on the pillars of empowerment, collaboration, and meaning, we’re proud to offer a fulfilling environment where world-class advisors can come together to shape the future of healthcare for the better.

Serving the life sciences industry, including the top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies, consistently ranked as one of the top consulting firms by Vault, and maintaining a true global team of experts sitting across 3 continents, we offer a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting our clients.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are tenets of our core values. We strive to create a culture and environment that fosters belonging and authenticity across all levels and values individuals for their skills, experience, diverse backgrounds, and unique perspectives. Collectively, DEI serves as a foundational element of who we are and how we work with our clients and with each other.

Our core values:

Team

Excellence

Strategic

Passion

Diversity

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Please note that Putnam Associates is in no way affiliated with Putnam Investments and that this is not a finance opportunity.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.Compensation$145,000—$165,000 USDDon't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

Source: Inizio Ignite | Putnam careers (Greenhouse)

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