Senior Associate Consultant, US

Senior Associate Consultant

Position Summary

As one of Putnam’s Senior Associate Consultants, you will be an integral part of a cohesive engagement team and will be instrumental in driving and developing the core components of each engagement. In this role you will:

• Work throughout each engagement to help identify critical issues
• Lead key analytical components of the project
• Help drive the ultimate strategic conclusions and client recommendations

At Putnam, Senior Associate Consultants are relied upon to both execute the analytical underpinnings of our engagements, help drive the growth of our junior staff, as well as actively participate in the development of the strategic recommendations we provide our clients.

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 neighborhoods of Boston’s Back Bay (HQ), San Francisco’s Union Square, and New York City, and globally in London.

This posting if for US openings. We have openings in Boston, New York City, and San Francisco -please answer our office preference question during the application process. 

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate for the Senior Associate position is a highly intelligent and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and excellent team skills. Proven analytic abilities, a strong academic track record and problem-solving skills, and a minimum of 2-3 year of relevant professional services experience are required (consulting experience is a plus, but not a requirement).  Our Senior Associate Consultants take on management level opportunities on their cases, introductory management experience is a plus. Opportunities for continued professional growth abound at Putnam where we have a long track record of promoting from within as our primary source of management level talent. 

What we offer!

• Competitive salary, accompanied by excellent year-end bonus
• Exceptional professional growth and promotion opportunities, through extensive learning & development and mentorship
• Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental & disability insurance, paid time off, health & wellness allowances 
• Potential for graduate education tuition reimbursement

Company Description

Putnam Associates is a premier strategy consulting firm serving the global needs of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, medical device, and related clients in the healthcare space. For more than 30 years, we have provided objective, high impact strategic advice and analytical services, helping to support clients in crucial business decisions. Our firm’s exclusive focus on the life sciences industry allows us to deliver superior value to our clients by providing clarity and insight to complex issues. Consistently ranked as one of the Top Consulting Firms by Vault, Putnam offers a unique opportunity to play a central role in helping leading companies in this industry tackle their most pressing strategic challenges.

Building on a long-track record of success Putnam is poised for a period of significant growth and we are looking for talented team-oriented individuals to help fuel this growth and benefit from the professional development opportunities it will create.  Diversity, inclusion, and respect are at the heart of Putnam's culture.  We believe that a diversity of backgrounds provides our consulting teams with a competitive advantage as we seek to develop innovative strategies in dynamic healthcare marketplaces around the globe.  As we expand our team here at Putnam we are looking for individuals who share these values.

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.