Guidehouse

Senior Consultant - Life Sciences Data & Analytics

Guidehouse$98K — $163K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, etc.)
  • Minimum 4 years of consulting experience with pharma or biotech clients
  • Deep understanding of drug development and the pharmaceutical industry
  • Strong foundation in life science functions: commercial operations, market access, and patient services
  • Ability to analyze complex information and produce data-informed stories
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying insights to diverse stakeholders
  • Fluency in SQL, Python, and familiarity with cloud data platforms and health data analytics

Responsibilities

  • Manage data and deliver technical solutions for client projects
  • Develop and enhance predictive models using statistical and machine learning methods
  • Conduct advanced analytics on large datasets from various sources
  • Build internal tools to automate workflows and improve efficiency
  • Document processes and train teams on analytics techniques
  • Identify opportunities for performance improvements and better outcomes
  • Collaborate effectively within a matrixed organization to achieve project goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Paid personal and family sick time along with holidays
  • Potential for discretionary performance bonuses
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance available
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance options
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts for various needs
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance provided
  • Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement programs
  • Opportunities for personal development and skills training
  • Employee referral bonuses and community outreach programs
  • Emergency back-up childcare services available
  • Mobility stipend for work-related travel
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
None

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Consultant, you are responsible for data management, technical delivery, and coaching data engineers to execute client work. In this role you will develop and improve predictive models for outcomes, efficacy proxies, and forecasting using statistical and machine learning methods in addition to conducting advanced analytics using big datasets, including claims, affiliations, payer, sales, and other sources. You will be responsible for building internal tools and automating workflows to accelerate delivery timelines and improve team productivity. Strong candidates are able to clearly document, process map, and train the business on techniques utilized and constantly search for opportunities to improve outcomes.

What You Will Need:
  • A BA/BS degree in a quantitative field, such as Data Analytics/Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related course of study, is required.
  • A Minimum of FOUR (4) years of prior relevant consulting or work experience working with large global pharma, mid-sized pharma, and/or biotech clients.
  • Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch.
  • Strong foundation across life science functions, including commercial operations, market access, patient services, and medical
  • The ability work independently to analyze complex information, quality check results, and develop a structured, data-informed story
  • Excellent communication skills to convey technical execution summaries and insight recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.
  • Experience performing Data Analytics on large health data sets and possess a strong knowledge of modern datasets and analytics environments
  • Strong fluency coding in SQL, Python (or other equivalent scripting language), cloud data platforms, and knowledge of life sciences data (e.g., claims, EHR, sales data, formulary, and coverage data)
  • Ability to work in a matrixed organization
  • Must be collaborative and a team player.
  • Must be willing and able to travel to Guidehouse and client sites across the US, up to 10% of the time.
  • Authorized/eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • An advanced degree/PhD preferred.
  • Experience working with data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, and Palantir
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML and applications in the life sciences industry
  • Demonstrated success in formally supervising, coaching, and mentoring junior-level staff, including ownership and guidance of their career development.
  • Preference will be given to candidates local to the Washington, DC metro area.


The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend


About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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