Consultant, Medical & Scientific Affairs

Consultant, Medical & Scientific Affairs

New York, New York

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

We serve many of the industry leaders, including all of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies. Our work combines sophisticated quantitative analytics with substantive qualitative fact‑finding and synthesis to inform strategic decision‑making. Our 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.

The client‑service core can be demanding, but we pride ourselves on a collegial, friendly and balanced environment at Putnam where consulting can be a long‑term career option.

Our offices are located in Boston Back Bay (HQ), San Francisco Union Square, New York City, and globally in London.

A reasonable level of travel to client sites is required, although most work is conducted at our offices.

• 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.

• 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