U.S. Life Sciences Specialist - 2027

Life Sciences Specialist (LSS)

If you’re a bright, motivated life-sciences-focused Ph.D., MD, or PharmD interested in tackling some of the most interesting business problems, consider joining L.E.K. as a Life Sciences Specialist (LSS). LSSs are central to our industry-leading life sciences work and quickly take on significant responsibility on each case team, managing work streams and synthesizing research to draw critical conclusions that address core client issues.

Your ability to apply your technical and scientific expertise to conduct high-quality work is critical to the breakthroughs that make a lasting impact for our clients. Primary responsibilities typically include:

• Applying your technical and scientific expertise to contextualize key client issues and define hypotheses
• Conducting primary and secondary research on clients’ markets, customers, and competitors
• Performing rigorous analysis to drive insights and actionable recommendations
• Collaborating with team members to communicate key findings to the client in written presentations and verbal interactions that deliver maximum impact

At L.E.K., we recruit the best and the brightest and offer a broad range of high-impact, frequent, and diverse cases for maximum learning. As an LSS, you will gain comprehensive training that integrates science, business, and economics, and experience as not only a technical expert, but also a business expert. You will develop cutting-edge strategic and managerial skills that provide an excellent foundation for a career at L.E.K. and strategic leadership in the healthcare and life sciences industries. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we promote LSSs to Consultants as fast as they develop, based on demonstrated performance. Click here for more on the LSS experience at L.E.K.

Why L.E.K.?

The Life Sciences Specialist role at L.E.K. is differentiated in several key ways:

• Meaningful management opportunities: LSSs quickly gain responsibility for managing Associates and core project workstreams day-to-day.
• Breadth of experiences: Projects span many services and company types with a focus on strategy and M&A. LSSs typically work on ~6–10 projects a year, providing greater exposure across clients and strategic issues, and faster development of business acumen.
• Fun, stimulating work environment: L.E.K. teams spend substantially more time in their home office relative to peers, with a vibrant social culture, case team events, office parties, non-profit involvement, and more.
• International exposure: Approximately 65% of LSSs gain international exposure within their first 3 years through projects across global offices, travel to international client locations, or relocation to an international office (temporary or full-time).
• Upward mobility: L.E.K. is meritocratic with an entrepreneurial culture and frequent feedback. We rapidly progress responsibility to accelerate development.

Qualifications

We do not rely on a rigid checklist, but we look for a combination of attributes that provide a strong foundation for a successful career at L.E.K., including leadership, drive, intellectual curiosity, academic achievement, analytical ability, teamwork, and uncompromising ethics. The role requires:

• Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent advanced degree

Additional Information

• The base salary for this position is $152,500 annually.
• L.E.K. offers a performance bonus and profit sharing.
• L.E.K. Consulting provides a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, HSA contributions (where applicable), paid time off, and other firm-sponsored benefits.
• This role follows our hybrid work model for U.S. offices. We require employees to be in their assigned home office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, as well as the first Friday of each month.
• International candidates will be considered. L.E.K. Consulting will assist as necessary in accordance with our policy of obtaining employment authorization; however, we cannot guarantee that work authorization will be granted.
• L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances where required.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.lek.com/careers/apply