Managing Consultant - Life Sciences Advisory
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
Guidehouse
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Business
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Healthcare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join to apply for the Managing Consultant – Life Sciences Advisory role at Guidehouse.
What You will do
Life sciences in your DNA? Breakthroughs in pharma are helping people live healthier lives, while medical devices enable patients to proactively maintain health – this is undoubtedly a transformative time for health care companies. Guidehouse’s Life Sciences practice is an engine of innovation, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies develop custom solutions that tackle today’s challenges, while anticipating tomorrow’s.
You will have an immediate impact by partnering with our clients, across all levels, to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory and compliance solutions. Do you think you are up for the challenge?
Job Family
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Clearance Required
None
What You Will Need
• BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study.
• Minimum 5-7 years of prior relevant work or consulting experience working with large global pharma, mid‑sized pharma and/or biotech clients.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch.
• The ability to analyze complex information, identify key issues, and develop effective strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.
• Must have subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas as it pertains to life sciences:
Oncology, Data Analytics, Global Market Access and/or Commercial Strategy.
• 2 plus years experience managing the activities of a project team including workplan, staffing, deadlines scope and budget.
• Demonstrated success supervising, coaching and mentoring more junior level staff and ownership and guidance of their career development.
• Must be willing and able to travel to client sites across the US, up to 20% of the time.
• Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship.
What Would Be Nice To Have
• Advanced degree preferred - PhD, Pharm
D, MBA, MS.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be collaborative and a team player.
• Must have exceptional client management experience including expanding client relationships within an organization and ability to recognize and communicate add‑on and/or cross‑business opportunities at external clients.
Salary Range
$ – $. 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 Pay Down
• 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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