Consultant
Putnamassociatesllc · Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York; San Francisco, California · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 120,000 – 145,000 a year
Posted Aug 27, 2026
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Consultant (Case Team Leader)
Position Summary
As a Consultant 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 both her / his academic career (MBA or post-graduate degree is preferred but not required) and previous employment experiences (minimum 3 years work experience or 2 years with an advanced degree) with other top-tier consulting firms or within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries.
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.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary, accompanied by excellent year-end bonus
Exceptional professional growth and promotion opportunities
Leadership training program
Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental & disability insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation
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