Senior Analyst - R&D, Life Sciences
Your Impact
You will be gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations.
You’ll work in teams of typically 2 – 5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client engagement.
You will present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members.
You will develop industry analyses, keep up to date with industry developments, apply cutting-edge industry knowledge to client problem-solving and serve clients directly on your topics of expertise.
You will develop novel tools, solutions and analytical products to improve the impact of our client work and become a true thought partner for our consultants and clients.
You will have access to cutting edge data sources, both internal and external, and will leverage proprietary McKinsey analytical modules to uncover new insights and opportunities to drive impact.
You will synthesize findings by preparing McKinsey-formatted end-products to include written memos, numerical analysis and/or presentations.
Qualifications and Skills
- Undergraduate or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field required (e.g. Biology, Chemistry)
- 1+ years of experience and strong interest in pharmaceutical R&D topics from a sponsor, CRO, or site perspective such as clinical science, clinical operations, clinical trial execution, pharmacovigilance, regulatory, medical writing, or other development topics
- Solid understanding of economic, financial and general business concepts and terminology
- Experience with crafting clear, effective, and relevant prompts for Generative AI models is a plus, but not required
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills
- Proficiency with data visualization, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and basic business tools
- Ability to accomplish work in a fast-paced, dynamic and cross-cultural environment
- Team player with strong people skills; ability to coach, motivate and inspire others
- Willingness to travel as necessary to specific client and internal needs
- Demonstrated communication, leadership, and project management skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing