Consultant / Senior Consultant

Summary

This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist life sciences consultancy that blends strategic thinking with deep market insights. Known for its innovative approaches, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong industry reputation, this fast-growing firm partners with leading biopharma organisations to solve complex business challenges. Their work goes far beyond traditional research—clients value them for their strategic input, creative methodologies, and ability to generate actionable insights that shape critical decisions across the product lifecycle. The environment is flexible, collaborative, and highly supportive of work-life balance. Projects are carefully chosen to ensure quality delivery and sustainable workloads. This consultancy is committed to doing things differently—whether that means using AI to analyse tens of thousands of patient voices or pioneering new approaches to capture hard-to-reach insights.

Everything you need to know about the role 

• A client-facing, strategic role combining project delivery, research excellence, and consultative guidance
• Lead the design and management of multi-method studies across a range of therapy areas, from early-stage innovation through to late-stage development
• Take ownership of project planning, execution, and analysis, with increasing responsibility to mentor junior colleagues and set best practices
• Engage with senior stakeholders, presenting findings in an impactful way and ensuring strategic implications are clearly communicated
• Operate in a consultative, seller-doer model—balancing delivery with business development and nurturing long-term client partnerships
• Be part of a  team where your contribution directly shapes culture, systems, and future growth

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

• 4–8 years’ experience in life sciences market research, strategy consulting, or related fields
• Strong academic grounding in life sciences, healthcare, or a relevant discipline
• Proven experience designing and managing complex research projects (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method)
• Strong project management skills—able to anticipate challenges, problem-solve, and keep delivery on track
• Critical thinker who can move beyond insights to define clear strategic implications for clients
• Exceptional communication skills, comfortable presenting to clients at senior level
• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, adaptable, and keen to contribute to a growing organisation
• Collaborative leader who can mentor junior team members while also working hands-on where needed

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary up to $150,000, commensurate with experience
• Fully remote role within the USA, with flexibility to balance work and life
• A culture of trust—no timesheets or hours-tracking, just accountability and high-quality delivery
• The chance to work on high-impact projects across diverse therapy areas, including oncology, rare diseases, and beyond
• Exposure to cutting-edge methodologies, from traditional research to AI-powered patient insight capture
• A growing consultancy with a strong reputation, offering clear scope for professional development and career progression
• Work-life balance embedded into the business model, with projects carefully chosen to ensure teams are set up for success

Could this be the role for you?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity and bring your expertise to a company that’s shaping the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] 

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