Life Sciences Consultant (PhD)

Life Sciences Consultant

Position Summary

As one of Putnam’s Life Sciences Consultants you will help lead and execute with a team of Associates to complete projects.  Working with Managers and Partners you will:

• Interact with clients to understand problems, and develop and refine hypotheses to test
• Structure complex strategic and analytical problems that constitute the core of the team’s work
• Leverage your substantial science training to optimize commercial strategies for our clients
• Lead the entire team to synthesize analyses into key findings and actionable recommendation and participate in delivering these in client presentations.

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.

This posting is for London based openings for 2026 start dates. 

Desired Skills and Experience

• An advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) is required and demonstrated excellence as undergraduates, graduates and during any previous employment opportunities.  
• Proven analytic abilities, a rigorous background, presentation skills, management experience and a team-oriented attitude are essential.   
• A demonstrated passion for health care or life sciences is essential.
• An active interest in commercial strategy or the business side of health care is preferred.
• Degrees in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics or Engineering are most desirable. 
• PhD candidates doing a Postdoc will also be considered. 

Total Rewards Program

• Competitive salary, accompanied by annual performance bonus opportunities
• Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental & disability insurance, paid time offer, and more
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying classes
• Extensive Learning & Development programs
• Dedicated focus on culture – social committees, firm events, community service, clubs, and more.

Company Description 

Putnam, an Inizio Advisory company, is a leading scientific and strategic consulting partner that helps the global life science community make confident, impactful decisions and develop bespoke solutions that support bringing life-changing innovations to clinicians and patients. For more than 30 years, we’ve taken a client-centric approach uniquely combining our strategic mindset and global cross-functional capabilities to deliver unrivaled depth across therapeutic areas, healthcare sectors, and technology platforms to maximize the human impact and commercial success of client innovations.

We believe that to create real, lasting change on human health, we must bring out the best in our people, in every way and at every level. We offer a boutique-firm feel inside a global enterprise, opening the door to limitless opportunities to kickstart your career or hone your expertise. Built on the pillars of empowerment, collaboration, and meaning, we’re proud to offer a fulfilling environment where world-class advisors can come together to shape the future of healthcare for the better.

Serving the life sciences industry, including the top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies, consistently ranked as one of the top consulting firms by Vault, and maintaining a true global team of experts with 400+ talented team members sitting across 3 continents, we offer a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting our clients.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are tenets of our core values. We strive to create a culture and environment that fosters belonging and authenticity across all levels and values individuals for their skills, experience, diverse backgrounds, and unique perspectives. Collectively, DEI serves as a foundational element of who we are and how we work with our clients and with each other.

Our core values:

• Team
• Excellence
• Strategic
• Passion
• Diversity

We are proudly part of Inizio Advisory, a trusted advisor for pharmaceutical and life science companies that turns science into strategy, supporting execution at every stage of the product and patient journey from early commercialization to launch and beyond. Offering market research and insights; strategy, people and transformation consulting; and commercial benchmarking delivered through sector specific connected solutions and intelligence, Inizio Advisory helps create long-term value for clients and their patients.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.