Consultant (PhD Candidates) - 2027 Start Date

About the role

As a Consultant at Beghou, you will collaborate with senior managers and partners to develop, achieve, and succeed with every project. You’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple practice areas, gaining exposure to life sciences and consulting while building a broad skill set. Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership potential, integrity, problem-solving skills, and strong communication abilities at all levels of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop code to ingest, clean, and process life sciences client data, both autonomously and with team members
• Build, run, troubleshoot, and maintain data processes; create and maintain reports and processes; perform analyses; ensure data accuracy
• Develop client deliverables such as advanced dashboards and slide decks while meeting project deadlines
• Synthesize results and communicate with clients regarding data processing and ongoing projects to align expectations
• Serve as a point of contact for clients on ongoing projects and liaise 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 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 analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative aptitude, with demonstrated interest and aptitude for coding through coursework or 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
• Ability to effectively lead small groups
• 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, and inspires others
• Problem-Solving Skills: enjoys tackling challenges and finding creative, effective solutions with attention to detail
• Integrity: committed to doing the right thing
• Strong Communication Skills: articulates ideas clearly and builds strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Technical Proficiency: coding skills in Python, R, SQL or similar, with ability to apply these to data modeling, analysis, and problem solving

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $90,000 to $110,000. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; life & AD&D coverage; disability insurance; and a Lifestyle Wellness Account
• Generous PTO, company holidays, and paid parental & bonding leave
• Flexible hybrid work policy
• 401(k) with employer match; tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts; performance bonuses
• Monthly phone stipend and access to an employee discount program
• Mentorship, training, and tuition reimbursement
• Charitable donation match