Management Consulting Senior Associate, Life Sciences Advisory

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As a Senior Associate within the Management Consulting, Life Sciences Industry practice, you will become an impactful contributor in one of the fastest growing and most entrepreneurial groups within RSM. You will have the resources and cross functional support of the largest middle market firm but will be able to operate in a lean and agile environment where your ideas and experience can directly shape what service offerings we provide to our clients and how we approach them. We are continually looking to expand our scope of services and industries and need your help to do it.

We are looking for a candidate that can solve the complex problems the middle market faces throughout the entire value chain. We need leaders that can identify the real problems our clients are facing and use data to prescribe innovative strategic and operational solutions. Finally, we need people that can effectively communicate with clients and team members and foster long lasting relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Execute on consulting engagements for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology clients, focusing on Gross-to-Net (GTN) revenue analytics, government pricing analytics, contract and channel valuation and analysis, compliance assessments, government program and pricing operational compliance, pricing methodology development and documentation, and Fair Market Value analysis.

• Provide support on Gross-to-Net and Government Pricing, including go-to-market responsibilities for related services and offerings.

• Identify gaps in Managed Markets, Finance, and Medical Affairs functions against industry best practices, relevant statutory requirements, and strategic initiatives.

• Implement market access and pricing strategies.

• Deliver on price modeling related to various government price points (e.g., Average Manufacturer Price, Best Price, Unit Rebate Amount, Average Sales Price, non-Federal Average Manufacturer Price) and impact analyses for commercial, government, and distribution contracts.

• Assist clients in operationalizing compliant government and commercial programs, with a focus on pricing development, utilization management, and price reporting.

• Advise clients on complying with price transparency reporting programs.

• Utilize strong data analytics, financial modeling, and analysis skills to evaluate client financial data.

• Communicate effectively both internally with the engagement team and externally with client employees and C-suite to maintain excellent client relationships

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of professional consulting experience or relevant industry experience
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex business problems through fact gathering, business pr2cess mapping and data analysis
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity
• Excellent verbal and written communication, project management, and organization skills
• Client service and relationship building skills
• Must be a team player; demonstrate attention to detail and problem-solving skills; able to effectively work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness and ability to travel 25-50%+

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering (biomedical, mechanical, computer, chemical, or industrial), Supply Chain, Economics or Science related field

• Consulting Presence and ability to communicate with people in executive level roles

• Industry experience in biopharma or life sciences preferred but not required

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.