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I'm a newly qualified pharmacist eager to transition into life science consulting. Seeking advice, insights, and potential referrals from those in the field. If you have any leads … more

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Anyone at Guidehouse willing to connect and refer? Happy to share more about my background.

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Is flagship pioneering a good place to work at? Heard culture can be toxic

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Have 2+ years of consulting experience and I'm applying to a manager position at Novartis. Would anyone be willing to refer? And can anyone speak to current onsite / remote work requirements? Than… more

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Any info on astrazenaca? Especially commercial - oncology focused. Interested in a few roles there but don’t know what the culture is like

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Hi there! Can anyone at LifeSciences Consulting provide me with a referral? Happy to share my resume beforehand. TIA.

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I would love to work in real world evidence, however my expertise is in strategy consulting. What would you recommend to make the shift?

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I am exiting consulting after 5-6 years working as strategy consultant and looking for senior product manager role at Pharmacos. Recruiters often concern that I do not have implementation experience a… more

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What kinds of roles/projects do consulting firms use people with PharmDs for? Are there any specific firms hiring for that these days?

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Ex boutique consulting plus Pharma market access experience. Thinking about career long term. Are there any Pharma jobs that pay $350-400k base? Or other industries where this experience will translat… more

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Hey everyone! For anyone who attended or listened in on the JPM conference, do you have a short summary of what the “upcoming revolution in cancer care” was about? Was it about mRNA vaccines or immuno… more

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Looking at IQVIA as a potential hop over when the job market gets better.

Does anyone know what kind of consulting they do and if they have a data science or analytics consulting group?

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MSc grad with 1.5 years experience as a transformation consultant at a healthcare agency based in Toronto. Looking for a move as I feel my growth is restricted with the business available/changes in t… more

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What are the most cush exits you've seen for LS? Looking to make somewhere in the 2-400 range and spend most of my time working on my side projects

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What is the mat leave at Cytiva?

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Those who have exited consulting into pharma/biotech: how long did it take you to finally feel comfortable in your new job in industry? I exited into industry 2 months ago and I still feel uneasy in m… more

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Hey there! Any EY Life Sciences folks willing to connect? I’ve recently been offered a position as a Content Strategist - I’d love some details on compensation package / WLB / experience insights.

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Any LS consulting opportunities in the LA area?

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I am a recent PhD graduate, I earned my degree in molecular biology with a focus on immunology. I have previous biotech experience (4 years in technical development). I am looking into transitioning into th… more

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Trinity Partners what is the current EM and AP salary? Base and total comp

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Has anyone made a transition from consulting to Med Affairs? Which one is a more feasible route - MSL or home office based?

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Is anyone who has gone from consulting into healthcare VC able to provide me with perspectives on how to make the leap? Thanks!

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Out here collecting LS consultancies like infinity stones

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How open are EU consulting firms or pharma companies to hiring current US employees / residents, assuming I wouldn’t want to transfer to an EU office with my current firm?

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Hello! Happy New Year! I graduated with my MPH May 2023, and have been on the job search since December 2022. My contract as a Health Data Coordinator will be ending soon. I've submitted multiple applic… more

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I work in big pharma. Is it helpful if I referred my brother for a position in the company or is there a risk of it being frowned upon?

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Could anyone share insight on what Biogen's compensation with breakdown looks like at the Director and Sr. Director levels within the commercial/business functions?

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Has anyone heard of folks from ClearView go into VC / growth equity / private equity?

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What are LS exit opps like in Seattle? Currently based in Boston but considering relocating to be near family. Is the market dry right now or is it often this limited?

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How do yall develop a sense of aesthetically appealing slides? I could give two craps about the aesthetics as long as there’s content that is helpful, but others seem to disagree lol

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Working as a LS consultant at Deloitte. Would like to know more about LS-specific exit opportunities. Any good resources or recommendations on where to start? Open to industry/tech roles in pharma/bio… more

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Does industry have more job security than consulting?

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First day back to work after 2 weeks off. All meetings canceled today as all others on my project teams took today off. What do now?

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Can you go into clinical operations from consulting? Or do you need to go the CRO route?

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Alvarez & Marsal Many LS firms hire PhDs. But I haven't seen Alvarez & Marsal hiring PhDs for their Biopharma work. Does anyone know why?

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Bain & Company Are L.E.K. Consulting , Boston Consulting Group , Bain & Company, or EY-Parthenon hiring for life science consultants? If so, I’d love to better understand your practice areas, ways… more

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How much is the year end bonus for entry level analyst positions at your firm?

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Seeking advice. Desperate to leave CVHCP with ~2 YOE. Any advice on where to look for exit opps? Not tied to LS or consulting but looking for better WLB overall and remote! TIA

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