Consultant

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

Ipsos Healthcare, a leading market research agency, is looking for a driven, self-motivated Senior Consultant to join our Advisory Services team as we bring meaningful, data-driven engagements to our clients across the healthcare landscape.

This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work with a range of pharmaceutical clients, whilst developing an expert knowledge of multiple therapy areas. You will therefore need to have a flexible approach when dealing with multiple different requests and pull on in-depth knowledge of the therapy area to provide consultancy advice to our clients.

What you can expect to be doing:

The Senior Consultant plays a key role in delivering our client engagements. Typical engagements include developing competitive assessments, market landscape analysis, product life cycle strategies for future and in line healthcare products, working with our executive leaders and assisting in designing commercialization and go-to-market models, launch strategies, and executing analytical work streams to optimize the impact of commercial programs and tactics.

You will join a unique team of problem solvers who come from backgrounds as diverse as scientific research, brand management, strategy consulting, medicine, and more. Together, the team leverages these diverse perspectives to solve some of the most complex and challenging strategic problems for our clients across the healthcare market.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects 
• Lead day-to-day operations and material development for multiple engagements alongside management, while providing leadership and guidance to an Analyst and/or Senior Analyst
• Exhibit a passionate curiosity on a range of current healthcare topics, be able to connect them with current client interests and use them in solving client business needs 
• Be able to work cross-functionally, across Advisory and broader HC teams, with a good understanding of primary and secondary market research approaches and techniques
• Illustrates business acumen and critical thinking skills on a constantly evolving set of client business critical questions
• Confidently outline reports and proposals (with support from management) in response to client RFPs and to present them as needed 
• Take a lead role on interactions with clients, from the beginning kick-off, through all interim meetings and as the lead, when appropriate, delivering the final report
• Lead the development, production, and interpretation of data for standard reports and utilize analytics resources to produce the right content, number, and frequency of reports.
• Support management in developing strategic recommendations, business development opportunities and marketing material (e.g. White Papers)
• Actively support a range of business development efforts and develop strong connections with clients to ensure repeat business

This might be the job for you if you have:

• BA/BS Required; MBA/MPH preference 
• 4+ years of professional life science experience: preferably in consulting, branding/marketing, management consulting, brand management or market research 
• Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple projects
• Has a passion in bringing clarity to ambiguous situations
• Exhibits a passionate curiosity in Healthcare and in solving client business needs
• Ability to work cross-functionally, with a good understanding of primary and secondary market research
• Illustrates business acumen and critical thinking skills
• Confidence outlining reports and proposals (with support from executive team) in response to client RFPs and final presentations to Ipsos clients
• Lead the development, production, and interpretation of data for standard reports and utilize analytics resources to produce the right content, number, and frequency of reports.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
• High degree of independence and exceptional work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, proactive demeanor
• Strong interpersonal skills

If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you’re applying to! 

In accordance with NY/CO/CA/WA law, the estimated base salary for this role is $110,000-$130,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. 

What’s in it for you:  

At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.  

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit:  

Why Work at Ipsos | US   
 

Inclusive Workplace Commitment: 

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.  

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual. 

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  

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Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!

The Healthcare Service Line works with Pharmaceutical, bio-tech, medical device manufacturers and technology companies throughout the project lifecycle from early stage strategy, to launch of a new product, to product optimization.  In addition to custom research, the healthcare Service Line also works on therapeutic centers of expertise in Oncology, Autoimmune, Virology and more.