Capabilities & Insights Analyst - Private Equity

Overview

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem‑solver who is energized by challenges? You've come to the right place.

You will work with leaders in our Life Sciences Private Capital team, advising clients on investment theses and due diligence efforts, while developing insights, maintaining a knowledge base, and creating innovative approaches to enhance client service. Your primary responsibilities include delivering standardized modules on Life Sciences due diligence, such as B2B/BTC surveys, Voice of Customer and competitive landscape through expert‑led insights, market modeling, and specialized portfolio engagements.

Additionally, you will build, maintain, and manage Life Sciences Private Capital knowledge assets in digital formats, work closely with Life Sciences Private Equity leadership and our digital solution teams to identify and support the development of tools and applications for internal and client‑related topics, and collaborate with experts across Med‑tech, R&D, Commercial Pharma, Operations and Biotech to deliver valuable insights.

You will be based in the Boston, Massachusetts office as part of McKinsey’s Life Sciences and Private Capital Client Capability Network. By leveraging specialized assets and approaches and supporting our LS Due‑diligence engagement teams, you will play a critical role in shaping strategic decisions and driving success in a dynamic and impactful field. The CCN is our platform for innovating our service to private markets clients, building intellectual property, digital assets, and consistent approaches for delivering high‑quality due diligences, portfolio company transformations and strategic and organizational engagements.

You will also be part of McKinsey’s Global Client Capabilities Network, which includes more than 3,500 diverse professionals delivering distinctive client impact and fueled by a culture of innovation.

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable and focused on your development.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues.
• World‑class benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

• Bachelor’s degree with a consistent outstanding academic record; master’s degree in business, finance, economics, econometrics or a related field is a plus.
• 1+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, CRO, CDMO, Biotech or Med Tech operations (POBOS), R&D topics such as pharmacovigilance and regulatory or ESG, commercial topics such as market access or the health tech / digital health space.
• Background in business, marketing, economics, finance, engineering, public health or life sciences preferred.
• Demonstrated research experience in an academic or business setting is preferred and foundational knowledge of due diligences (e.g., market modeling, expert interviews, external report analyses, conducting surveys, etc.) or demonstrated experience/interest in the same.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills including the ability to structure a problem, disaggregate issues, identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Ability to accomplish work in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment.
• Professional attitude, work standards and service orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Solid understanding of financial, economic…