Consultant (Medical & Scientific Affairs)

Position Summary

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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

Company Description -- Inizio Ignite, Putnam

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Putnam strategy consulting team bridges science and strategy to enable confident decision-making and build value for pharma. We partner with leading health and life science companies serving brand & commercial leaders, Medical Affairs, access & pricing, and R&D.  Our expertise spans offerings including therapeutic area strategy, data & AI strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercialization & growth, value, pricing & access (VPA) strategy, and evidence generation. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

We believe that to create real, lasting change on human health, we must bring out the best in our people, in every way and at every level. We offer a boutique-firm feel inside a global enterprise, opening the door to limitless opportunities to kickstart your career or hone your expertise. Built on the pillars of empowerment, collaboration, and meaning, we’re proud to offer a fulfilling environment where world-class advisors can come together to shape the future of healthcare for the better.

Serving the life sciences industry, including the top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies, consistently ranked as one of the top consulting firms by Vault, and maintaining a true global team of experts sitting across 3 continents, we offer a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting our clients.

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.

Our core values:

• Team
• Excellence
• Strategic
• Passion
• Diversity

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.