Capabilities & Insights Analyst - Private Equity

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place. YOUR IMPACT You will work with leaders in our Life Sciences Private capital team, advising clients on investment theses and due diligence efforts, while developing insights, maintaining a knowledge base, and creating innovative approaches to enhance client service. Your primary responsibilities include delivering standardized modules on Life Sciences due diligence, such as B2B/BTC surveys, Voice of Customer and competitive landscape through expert led insights, market modeling, and specialized portfolio engagements. Additionally, your work involves building, maintaining, and managing the Life Sciences Private Capital knowledge assets in digital formats. You will work closely with Life Sciences Private Equity (PE) leadership and our digital solution teams to identify and support the development of tools and applications for internal and client-related topics. You will be based in Boston, Massachusetts office as part of McKinsey’s Life Sciences and Private capital Client Capability Network (CCN). As part of Life Sciences Private capital CCN team, you will collaborate with a diverse group of experts across Med-tech, R&D, Commercial Pharma, Operations, and Biotech, delivering valuable insights for Private Equity clients. By leveraging specialized assets and approaches and supporting our LS Due-diligence engagement teams, you will play a critical role in shaping strategic decisions and driving success in a dynamic and impactful field. The CCN is our platform for innovating our service to private markets clients, building intellectual property, digital assets, and consistent approaches for delivering high-quality due diligences, portfolio company transformations and strategic and organizational engagements. You will also be part of McKinsey’s Global Client Capabilities Network (CCN) which includes more than 3,500 diverse professionals delivering distinctive client impact and fueled by a culture of innovation. YOUR GROWTH Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. World‑class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Bachelor's degree with a consistent outstanding academic record; master’s degree in business, finance, economics, econometrics or a related field is a plus 1+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, CRO, CDMO, Biotech or MedTech operations (POBOS), R&D topics such as pharmacovigilance and regulatory or ESG, commercial topics such as market access or the health tech / digital health space Background in business, marketing, economics, finance, engineering, public health or life sciences preferred Demonstrated research experience in an academic or business setting is preferred and foundational knowledge of due diligences (e.g., market modeling, expert interviews, external report analyses, conducting surveys, etc.) or demonstrated experience/interest in the same Excellent problem‑solving skills including the ability to structure a problem, disaggregate issues, identify root causes and recommend solutions Ability to accomplish work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment Professional attitude, work standards and service orientation Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Solid understanding of financial, economic and general business concepts and terminology Excellent written and verbal communications skills FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. To help you understand what you can expect, the salary range for new joiners in this role in United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, is $92,000 - $95,000 USD gross per year. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest[salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's importantto remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey’s discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. #J-18808-Ljbffr