Senior Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workstreams within client engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and impact.
• Translate project objectives into actionable plans and deliverables that exceed client expectations.
• Support the development of project strategies that align with client goals.
• Conduct structured, data-driven analysis to understand client challenges and develop actionable insights.
• Apply frameworks to synthesize findings and support informed decision-making.
• Develop strong working relationships with client stakeholders at the working and manager level.
• Establish trust through reliability, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• Create clear, compelling deliverables and contribute to client presentations that distill complex analyses into actionable insights.
• Tailor messaging to suit different audiences and situations.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and client counterparts.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment and support junior team members through feedback and informal mentorship.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client engagement through strong delivery and insight generation.
• Support proposal development and contribute to internal IP or tools that expand Scimitar’s capabilities.
• Take initiative to improve team processes, deliverables, and client interactions.
• Demonstrate a strong ownership mindset, driving tasks forward independently while seeking guidance when needed.
• Stay composed and productive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Adapt to changing client needs and project priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience supporting complex projects and contributing to client relationship management, ideally within the life sciences sector (Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, etc.).
• Comfort working with AI tools and large language models (LLMs), including the ability to craft effective prompts and integrate these tools into day-to-day problem-solving and project delivery.
• Ability to connect project work to broader strategic goals and contribute to actionable, value-driven solutions.
• Strong analytical skills, with a structured approach to problem-solving and comfort working with data to generate insights.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration, openness, and building strong working relationships.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that resonates with both internal teams and client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in life sciences consulting or relevant roles in biopharma, medtech, or diagnostics.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

We offer a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions have a direct impact on both our clients and the future of the firm. We provide a competitive compensation package, unlimited PTO, profit-sharing 401k, and continuous learning opportunities. Our team values every voice and fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture.