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About the Role

As an Associate Consultant at Inizio Ignite, Putnam, you will work alongside experienced consultants to help leading life sciences companies solve complex strategic and business challenges. You will gain exposure to critical issues shaping today's healthcare landscape while developing a deep understanding of both the scientific and commercial aspects of the industry. You will contribute to every stage of the consulting process, from research and analysis to developing strategic recommendations and presenting insights to clients. This role offers a dynamic environment to build strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills while making a measurable impact on projects for leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations.

Responsibilities

Conducting qualitative and quantitative research to identify key business issues and strategic opportunities.
Analyzing client, market, and industry data to develop actionable insights.
Building analytical models and synthesizing complex information into clear, compelling recommendations.
Contributing to the development of strategic conclusions and client presentations.
Collaborating closely with team members and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality, data-driven solutions.
Presenting analyses and recommendations to project teams and supporting client discussions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Economics, Finance, or a related field, with graduation expected by June 2027.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 required; 3.5 or higher preferred.
Demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and initiative through coursework, internships, extracurricular activities, and/or professional experience.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and think critically.
Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative consulting environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Communication skills
Strategic problem-solving

Location

Boston
New York
San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate Consultant

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

Competitive compensation, including a market-leading base salary and performance-based annual bonus.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions
Generous paid time off
Health and wellness benefits
Graduate education tuition reimbursement
Ongoing skills development

About the Company

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM.
Putnam strategy consulting team bridges science and strategy to enable confident decision-making and build value for pharma.
Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences.
Inizio simplifies complexity, unlocks value, and makes collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

Equal Opportunity

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are tenets of our core values. We strive to create a culture and environment that fosters belonging and authenticity across all levels and values individuals for their skills, experience, diverse backgrounds, and unique perspectives.
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.