Senior Consultant

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Join our global team dedicated to innovation and initiative, where physical walls and different time zones don’t limit, but encourage, collaboration. All contributions and new ideas are explored with an open mind, driven by our shared values: be courageous, be accountable, be honest, be inclusive, and elevate others.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Senior Consultants work closely with Engagement Managers, Principals, and Partners to solve challenging client questions.

They fully own assigned complex projects and deliver components of client engagements; additionally, they drive project success and develop long-term client relationships.

• Manage project execution, develop approaches to meet client needs, and leverage business experience to identify strategies and project approaches with limited guidance.
• Coordinate client and stakeholder engagements, lead meetings, and report on project progress.
• Guide and review analyses to identify client issues and develop deliverables.
• Anticipate potential issues and communicate effectively with the project team and senior roles.
• Oversee the creation of reports, presentations, workshops, and other deliverables.
• Ensure high quality, timely, and accurate complex deliverables.
• Develop in-depth understanding of the life sciences and healthcare industry and broad knowledge of consulting methodologies through engagement delivery and training.
• Provide oversight and guidance to staff aligned with organizational policies, vision, mission, and values.

• Support business development from lead discovery to proposal defense as part of the execution team.
• Contribute to internal strategic projects, knowledge management, and technology systems.
• Manage, coach, and coordinate Associates and Analysts for daily activities and training.
• Assist in preparing and delivering sales presentations, quotes, and proposals.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new employees.

• Contribute to thought leadership projects such as white papers, publications, and conferences.

• 4-5 years of experience in management consulting, private equity, life sciences companies, or health technology assessment agencies.
• Graduate degree in Life Sciences, Business, Economics, or Engineering;
  PhD or MBA preferred.
• Experience managing and coaching 2-4 team members.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for unstructured challenges.
• Proven project management, client interaction, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in multicultural environments.
• Ability to coach staff and provide feedback.
• Flexible, positive attitude, and self-starter in collaborative settings.
• Excellent English skills; additional languages are a plus.
• Advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Languages: English

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management, Economics, Finance, or Life Sciences

Contract Type: Regular

Alira Health is a global advisory firm dedicated to humanizing healthcare and life sciences through innovative technologies and expert guidance, partnering with patients from development to medical care. We serve Pharma, Biotech, and Med Tech clients across their solutions lifecycle.

With offices worldwide, we offer a vibrant environment with benefits including professional development, global travel, flexible work, and more. Join our passionate team committed to excellence and innovation.

Our team of over 800 professionals from more than 30 nationalities provides innovative solutions that improve standards of care and patient experiences. Apply to our open positions or send a spontaneous application to connect with our recruiters.