Consultant, Medical & Scientific Affairs
Position Summary
As a Consultant within the Medical & Scientific Affairs Practice at Putnam, you will help lead and manage a team of Associate & Life Sciences Consultants to complete projects across all our practice areas. Working with Managers and Partners, you will:
- Interact with clients to understand problems, and develop and refine hypotheses to test
- Break down and structure complex strategic and analytical problems that constitute the core of the team’s work
- Lead the daily operations of the team in executing and synthesizing analyses into key findings and actionable recommendations and participate in delivering these recommendations to our clients
- Prepare and deliver key findings and recommendations against key business problems to clients
- Coach junior staff on project execution and management
Desired Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated excellence during your academic career
- Minimum of 4-5 years’ work experience with other top-tier consulting firms
- Proven analytic abilities, presentation skills, team management experience and a team-oriented attitude are essential
- A working knowledge of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is also a prerequisite
- Relevant analytical/programming experiences in life science industry is a plus
- Global medical affairs experience
- Asset Development and Launch Plan Strategy
- Experience leveraging AI and data analytics in client case work
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary, accompanied by excellent year-end bonus
- Hybrid Working Model -- positions available in Boston or New York City
- Exceptional professional growth and promotion opportunities
- Leadership training program
- Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental & disability insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation
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. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Putnam strategy consulting team bridges science and strategy to enable confident decision-making and build value for pharma. We partner with leading health and life science companies serving brand & commercial leaders, Medical Affairs, access & pricing, and R&D. Our expertise spans offerings including therapeutic area strategy, data & AI strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercialization & growth, value, pricing & access (VPA) strategy, and evidence generation. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.
We believe that to create real, lasting change on human health, we must bring out the best in our people, in every way and at every level. We offer a boutique-firm feel inside a global enterprise, opening the door to limitless opportunities to kickstart your career or hone your expertise. Built on the pillars of empowerment, collaboration, and meaning, we’re proud to offer a fulfilling environment where world-class advisors can come together to shape the future of healthcare for the better.
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. Collectively, DEI serves as a foundational element of who we are and how we work with our clients and with each other.