Consultant (PhD Candidates) - 2027 Start Date

About the role

Beghou Consulting is a company headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, with 10 global offices. Our mission is to bring together analytical minds and innovative technology to help life sciences companies navigate the complexity of healthcare and improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop code to ingest, clean, and process life sciences client data, both autonomously and with team members
• Build/run/troubleshoot data processes, create and maintain reports and processes, perform analyses, ensure data accuracy, and develop client projects and deliverables, such as advanced dashboards and slide decks, while meeting deadlines for clients
• Synthesize results and communicate with clients regarding data processing and ongoing projects, ensuring consistent expectations of deliverables
• Serve as a point of contact for clients on ongoing projects, as well as a liaison between the client and consulting team; lead client sub-teams to ensure consistent expectations and timely, error-free delivery
• Guide, train, and oversee the work of Associate Consultants
• Independently complete more advanced analytical work
• Gain confidence working in a collaborative environment across team, organization, and client
• Perform other project work based on client needs and internal team requests

Requirements

• A PhD or a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years' relevant professional experience
• Strong academic track record
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate active listening skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with others and adapt quickly
• Basic coding skills (Python, SAS, SQL, etc.); knowledge of data visualization software, such as Tableau or Power BI, preferred

Qualifications

• Leadership Potential: Proactive, takes ownership of work, inspires others to do the same
• Problem-Solving Skills: Enjoy tackling challenges and finding creative, effective solutions while exercising attention to detail
• Integrity: Committed to doing the right thing, always
• Communication Skills: Can articulate ideas clearly and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• Technical proficiency: Possesses coding skills in languages such as Python, R, SQL or similar, with the ability to apply these skills to data modeling, analysis, and problem solving

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative aptitude
• Interest and aptitude for coding, demonstrated through coursework or other experience

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life & AD&D coverage, disability insurance, and a Lifestyle Wellness Account
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, company holidays, and paid parental & bonding leave
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) and employer match, tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts, and performance bonuses
• Growth & Giving Back: Mentorship, training, and tuition reimbursement, charitable donation match

Pay

The wage range for this role is $90,000 to $110,000. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Schedule

We offer a flexible hybrid work policy.