Senior Life Sciences Moderator (Contract)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Life Sciences Moderator to support high-impact commercial and strategy engagements, with a focus on primary qualitative research, the insights from which will be used for revenue forecasting and market assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead KOL interviews across a range of therapeutic areas (e.g., rare disease, immunology, neurology), establishing credibility quickly and probing effectively on clinical and treatment dynamics
• Synthesize interview findings into clear, structured summaries that support revenue forecasts, including patient flow, adoption, pricing, and market access
• Identify patterns and divergences across KOLs, highlighting key themes and findings for case teams and clients
• Support case teams in organizing and synthesizing primary qualitative research findings for broader case team analyses
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams (~2–3 projects), ensuring consistency and quality across engagements
• Collaborate with Global case teams to align research objectives, share findings, and support insight development

Qualifications

• Primary research & life sciences expertise:
• 3+ years of experience in conducting qualitative research in life sciences consulting or pharma/biotech environments
• Extensive experience conducting KOL interviews in high-stakes commercial or strategy contexts
• Strong clinical fluency across multiple therapeutic areas; ability to quickly get up the curve in new indications
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize qualitative insights into clear themes, findings, and structured outputs
• Commercial & strategic acumen:
• Strong understanding of key market drivers (e.g., treatment paradigms, patient segmentation, access, pricing)
• Preferrable experience supporting revenue forecasting, market models, or commercial strategy engagements
• Ability to understand how primary qualitative research supports broader business and forecasting analyses
• Stakeholder engagement:
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in team-based environments
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, hypothesis-driven settings with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Experience working with cross-regional teams is a plus
• Education:
• Degree in life sciences or related field required

Why Join L.E.K.?

Work on high-impact engagements shaping strategy and investment decisions in life sciences
Collaborate with experienced consulting teams and leading industry experts
Contribute directly to insight generation that drives client outcomes
Flexible, project-based role within a top-tier strategy consulting firm

Additional Information

• The expected pay range for this position is $50-55/hour (USD). Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
• This role is based in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Houston, Los Angeles or San Francisco and follows our hybrid work model for U.S. offices. We require employees to be in their assigned home office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, as well as the first Friday of each month.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for employer sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, F-1 (OPT/CPT/STEM), or other work authorization.
• L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• In accordance with applicable state and local laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances.