Consultant, Medical & Scientific Affairs

Consultant (Medical & Scientific Affairs)

As a Consultant within the Medical & Scientific Affairs Practice at Putnam you will help lead and manage a team of Associate & Life Sciences Consultants to complete projects across all our practice areas. Working with Managers and Partners you will:

• Interact with clients to understand problems, and develop and refine hypotheses to test
• Break down and structure complex strategic and analytical problems that constitute the core of the team’s work
• Lead the daily operations of the team in executing and synthesizing analyses into key findings and actionable recommendation and participate in delivering these recommendations to our clients

• Prepare and deliver key findings and recommendations against key business problem to clients
• Coach junior staff on project execution and management

At Putnam, we pride ourselves on a team-based approach that is client focused and impact oriented. We serve many of the industry leaders, including all of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies. Almost all of our studies combine sophisticated quantitative analytics with significant qualitative fact-finding and synthesis to inform strategic decision‑making. Our diverse casework spans portfolio prioritization, development pathway and resource optimization, market assessment, product pricing and launch strategies, market segment growth strategies, sales and marketing strategies, franchise development and patent expiration strategies.

While the client‑service core of our work can be demanding, we pride ourselves on the collegial, friendly and balanced environment at Putnam where consulting can be a long‑term career option.

Our offices are located in the vibrant cities of Boston’s Back Bay (HQ), San Francisco’s Union Square, New York City, and globally in London.

Much of our work is conducted at our offices, although direct interaction with clients necessitates a reasonable level of travel to client sites.

• The ideal candidate for the Consultant position will have demonstrated excellence during their academic career.
• Minimum of 4-5 years’ work experience with other top-tier consulting firms.
• Proven analytic abilities, presentation skills, team management experience and a team-oriented attitude are essential.
• A working knowledge of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is also a prerequisite.
• Relevant analytical/programming experiences in life science industry is a plus.

Additional requirements include:

• Global medical affairs experience.
• Asset Development and Launch Plan Strategy.
• Experience leveraging AI and data analytics in client case work.

• Competitive salary, accompanied by excellent year-end bonus
• Hybrid Working Model -- positions available in Boston or New York City.
• Exceptional professional growth and promotion opportunities
• Leadership training program
• Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental & disability insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Please note that Putnam Associates is in no way affiliated with Putnam Investments and that this is not a finance opportunity.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are tenets of our core values. We strive to create a culture and environment that fosters belonging and authenticity across all levels and values individuals for their skills, experience, diverse backgrounds, and unique perspectives. Collectively, DEI serves as a foundational element of who we are and how we work with our clients and with each other.