PLS R&D Health Transformation - Associate
Core
Support global consulting engagements for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and life sciences organizations by conducting strategic analyses, transformation initiatives, and generating data-driven insights across the R&D and commercial value chain.
Role type
Associate Consultant (Life Sciences Strategy & R&D Operations)
Builds
Strategic recommendations, executive presentations, and operational improvement plans for global clients.
Domain
Life Sciences / Healthcare Consulting
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic analysis, problem-solving, executive presentation creation, quantitative/qualitative data analysis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, hypothesis-driven thinking, global collaboration
Preferred skills
Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot), Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP), AI/ML concepts (LLMs, RAG), Agile project management
Technologies
Generative AI, Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Azure, AWS, GCP, JIRA, Confluence
Responsibilities
Conduct primary and secondary research and market assessments; Analyze complex business problems and translate findings into actionable recommendations; Support client engagements involving R&D operations and clinical trial strategy; Develop executive-level presentations and client deliverables; Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses using healthcare data; Support portfolio management and business process improvement initiatives; Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders across multiple workstreams
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC