Senior Consultant, HC&LS (US transfer to India)

Simon-Kucher’s sole focus is on unlocking better growth for our clients, increasing their long-term sales, value, and profit. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – customer engagement, product, pricing, innovation, marketing, distribution, and sales.

Our Healthcare & Life Science Division works across the highly innovative, complex healthcare sector, including pharmaceuticals & biotech, medical technology, diagnostics, digital health & healthcare IT, healthcare B2B, providers, consumer health, and animal health. Our North America Healthcare & Life teams are based in Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. As a global division, our project teams often include colleagues from around the world. We value the expertise and perspectives each of our diverse colleagues brings to the table and encourage collaboration across offices and disciplines.

What Makes Us Special

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.
• Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
• Work in a values-driven culture. Our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced strategy consultant who is currently based in the United States—ideally in Boston or Chicago—or is willing to relocate to one of these locations for approximately six months before transitioning permanently to Bangalore, India. This is a unique opportunity to play a foundational role in building and shaping our growing India team while continuing to work on high-impact, global consulting engagements.

During the initial six-month period in our Boston or Chicago office, the successful candidate will support client delivery, complete onboarding and knowledge transfer, and build strong relationships with colleagues across our global organization. Upon transitioning to India, the individual will help strengthen and expand our Life Sciences practice by providing leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance to a growing team. This role is ideal for someone who is excited to build a long-term consulting career in India, contribute to the development of a high-performing local practice, and remain closely connected to international clients, colleagues, and global consulting opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work in teams for a wide variety of clients, products, and project types, while building industry, business, and subject matter expertise through fast-paced projects.
• Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret data to support pricing and sales strategies, identify opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Project Support: Collaborate with project teams to support various client engagements, including developing presentations, creating financial models, and contributing to client workshops.
• Presentation Preparation: Assist in preparing compelling presentations and reports for clients, showcasing findings and recommendations in a clear and impactful manner.
• Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions to address business challenges and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Client Interaction: Gain exposure to client interactions by participating in meetings and workshops and contributing to discussions and presentations as appropriate.
• Learning and Development: Engage in workshops and training sessions to enhance your consulting and business acumen, as well as your understanding of Simon-Kucher's methodologies.
• Work closely with project teams to leverage both strategy development and data analysis to solve client business challenges.
• Be an integral part in contributing to a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters belonging to all.

Requirements

• 2+ years of full-time work experience with an undergraduate degree or 2-year master's degree or Doctoral degree preferably in one of the following areas, but not limited to: consulting, change management, continuous improvement, project management, functional experience in pricing, market access, marketing, and sales.
• Excellent quantitative skills (high level of facility with analytical tools such as but not limited to Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, or other similar tools).
• Must have an Indian passport and be currently living in the US.
• Must be considering relocating to India within the next year.
• Strong interest in working with global Healthcare & Life Sciences clients.
• Interested in an international consulting career with long-term growth in India and being part of a growing team.
• Fluency in English is required to support client-facing communication, stakeholder engagement, and global project delivery.
• For the Life Sciences Division, experience in one of the following is preferred:
  • Healthcare industry or life sciences consulting experience with functional experience in pricing, market access, marketing, and growth strategy work for biopharmaceutical, medical device and technology, diagnostics, healthcare IT, healthcare B2B services, consumer health, or digital health clients.
  • Professional experience in analyzing and solving complex problems, which includes defining actionable recommendations using well-developed problem-solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical).
  • Solid understanding of marketing, pricing, and sales concepts paired with relevant work experience.
  • Record of accomplishment of managing multiple projects, including work plans and deliverables.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork. Inclusive and empathetic team member; has had some supervisory experience in mentoring and coaching others.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a client-focused attitude.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• In-office or client presence 3-4 days in alignment with our hybrid working model.

Pay

The 6-month base salary range in the U.S. for this position will be between $62,500 - $75,000. Specific compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and location. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, eligibility for annual merit-based increases, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching

About Simon-Kucher

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. As a trusted commercial advisor, we combine deep consulting expertise, growth specialization, and technology to scale impact. We optimize every lever of commercial strategy – product, pricing, innovation, marketing, sales, and digital – based on deep insights into what customers value and are willing to pay for. With over 40 years of experience in monetization, we are regarded as the world’s leading commercial growth and pricing specialist.