R&D Consultant/Consulting Associate

About The Role

Rancho BioSciences is a San Diego-based company that provides biomedical data curation and data science services to pharma and biotech clients. Our consultants work on projects from drug discovery through translational research, helping clients accelerate their R&D processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research, data analysis, and benchmarking to support client engagements in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device R&D
• Assist in developing recommendations for process improvements, technology adoption, and data strategy enhancements for life sciences organizations
• Work closely with clients and project teams to gather business requirements, analyze industry trends, and deliver actionable insights
• Prepare presentations, reports, and strategic roadmaps to communicate findings and recommendations to clients and internal teams
• Support project execution by coordinating stakeholder meetings, tracking deliverables, and contributing to the overall engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in management consulting with exposure to pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device R&D
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data, conduct market research, and support strategy development
• Experience in R&D operations, drug discovery, or clinical development, with an understanding of key industry challenges and trends
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to develop high-quality presentations, reports, and financial models to support client engagements
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams, interact with clients, and contribute to project deliverables

Nice-to-Haves

• Advanced degree (PhD, MBA, or MS) in a Life Science related field
• Experience in defining epics, features, and user stories to support digital transformation initiatives, technology implementations, and process improvements in Life Sciences R&D
• Familiarity with emerging technologies in R&D, including AI/ML in drug discovery, real-world evidence (RWE), and digital clinical trials
• Prior experience in business development support, such as assisting in proposal writing, competitive analysis, or client presentations

The Pay Range For This Role Is 70,000 - 110,000 USD per year(Remote (United States))