Associate Consultant, Health - Strategy; New Grad - Arlington, VA)

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values:
Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Stout is looking for Associate Consultants to join our growing firm within our Strategy group (Stout Strategy). At Stout Strategy, expectations are high but empowering. Your ideas will be heard, and your thoughts valued as we help clients grow and drive strategic advantage. You will be a key contributor on client engagements and project deliverables. Quite simply, you will get the developmental benefits of big firm clients with the high touch of a boutique culture.

Associate Consultants are integral to Stout Strategy's success as a firm. As an Associate Consultant in our Health practice, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing the data that will enable the strong delivery of work to our exclusive list of clients in life sciences and healthcare services. More specifically, you will:

• Support development of global pharmaceutical/biotech KOL network to conduct original research

• Conduct original primary research with clinical trial sites to better understand development timelines and to inform strategic decisions

• Conduct secondary research and analysis of breaking press releases, news, publications, and industry events to support original insight into market dynamics

• Contribute to continued improvement of products and services

• Attend and support coverage of earnings calls, investor conferences, and webinars

• Develop relationships with key client maps and add measurable value to our client relationships

• Support the execution of typical commercial due diligence work streams, such as generating market sizing and forecasting models, conducting customer surveys, performing competitive analysis, etc.

• Travel domestically and/or internationally to support coverage of global industry conferences

• Leverage data, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to conduct analysis, generate insights, and support problem-solving and decision-making

• Positively contribute to the dynamic, high-achieving atmosphere of the firm

Stout Strategy is comprised of an intellectually curious, eclectic, and motivated team of peers, resulting in a vibrant office environment that is fast-paced, collaborative, and entertaining. Our team is fanatical about client service and personal accountability. We value individual contribution, creativity, teamwork, and humor. Additional qualifications include:

• BA or BS required with focus on biology, biochemistry, biotechnology and/or life sciences, with a graduation date of May 2027 and a clear track record of academic excellence (minimum 3.5 GPA);
  Advanced degree welcomed but not required

• Prior experience (including internship experience) in research, consulting, pharmaceuticals, or similar experience preferred

• Working knowledge of drug development and commercialization lifecycle

• Aptitude for networking, primary research, and secondary research

• Well-honed business acumen and analytical skills

• Desire to learn and demonstrated ability to master new subject areas quickly

• Strong communication, technical writing, and critical thinking skills

• Time management and multitasking abilities to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel

• Self-starter mentality, with the drive to take ownership, tackle challenges head-on, and…