Consultant - PhD Campus Hire

BGBx Consulting

$118K *
Nye, MT 59061In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD (or expected completion), MD, PharmD, MBA, or BA/BS/MS with relevant experience.
  • Ability to synthesize complex scientific or business information through research and data analysis.
  • Experience leading research projects or teams in academic or professional settings.
  • Proven capability in presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience mentoring and collaborating in a team-oriented environment.
  • Creative thinking with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and coach Associate Consultants in their professional development.
  • Serve as a direct resource for clients, leading client meetings as needed.
  • Apply analytical techniques and structured problem-solving to derive actionable recommendations.
  • Develop clinical and commercial assessments from primary and secondary research insights.
  • Monitor clinical, regulatory, and competitive landscapes relevant to projects.
  • Create clear client deliverables that simplify complex insights for executives.
  • Collaborate with project teams, receiving mentorship from experienced consultants.

Benefits

  • Competitive rewards package for health and well-being.
  • Health care insurance and retirement plans.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Wellness benefits and life insurance.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Kx, a BGBx Consulting team, provides strategic support to executives at leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Consultants at Kx are critical members of every project team, helping clients solve complex business challenges by applying rigorous analytical thinking, scientific expertise, and structured problem-solving. Consultants support engagements by managing the research and fact-gathering process, analyzing and synthesizing findings, and developing strategic recommendations for clients.

This opportunity is designed for graduating PhD candidates interested in applying their research training to strategy consulting. At Kx, you9ll work alongside experienced consultants in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment where you9ll quickly develop consulting skills while making meaningful contributions to client engagements from day one. Consultants also serve as coaches and mentors to Associate Consultants, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

This position is hybrid in one of our U.S. offices: Washington, D.C., New York City, or Boston.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a mentor and coach to small teams of Associate Consultants, supporting their professional development and research execution.
  • Act as a direct resource for clients throughout engagements by facilitating and leading portions of client meetings, depending on project needs.
  • Apply qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques, hypothesis-driven thinking, and structured problem-solving to distill complex research into actionable business recommendations.
  • Develop clinical and commercial assessments by identifying and evaluating insights from primary and secondary research sources.
  • Monitor and assess clinical, regulatory, and competitive landscapes, including clinical trials, scientific literature, conference presentations, and industry developments.
  • Develop clear, compelling client deliverables that communicate complex scientific and business insights to executive audiences.
  • Collaborate closely with project teams while receiving mentorship and support from experienced consultants and firm leadership throughout each engagement.

Qualifications:
  • PhD (or expected completion prior to start date), MD, PharmD, MBA, or BA/BS/MS degree with 1-3 years of experience in life sciences strategy consulting or the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex scientific or business information and draw accurate, logical conclusions through research and data analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience leading research projects, cross-functional initiatives, or small teams in academic or professional settings.
  • Demonstrated experience presenting complex concepts and findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor, collaborate with, and support colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
  • Creative, 4big picture4 thinking while maintaining keen attention to detail.
  • Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a strong interest in applying scientific expertise to strategic business challenges in the life sciences industry.

Salary range: $118,000 base plus bonus eligible.

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, you9ll find a culture built on collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare and the people it serves.

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