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LifeSci Consulting provides global strategy, operations and transactions advisory services to clients in the life sciences sector. Headquartered in New York, the firm has supported more than 250 client organizations around the globe, with a total deal value in excess of $8 billion.
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As a boutique firm with a global footprint, LifeSci occupies an interesting place as an employer. Insiders say that it consistently competes—and often wins—against much bigger firms, but some of its internal business processes are still evolving to keep up with its growth.
LifeSci consultants say the firm is a trove of opportunity for those who push for it. The culture is nurturing, yet laser focused. The firm provides lots of exposure to high-profile clients early on, and those that prove their value can climb the ladder quickly and enjoy the potential of high bonus payouts.
While the hours can be long at times (it is consulting, after all), LifeSci insiders say that they mostly enjoy a good work-life balance. Partners at the firm...
About the Company
LifeSci Consulting is a global strategy, operations, and transactions advisory services provider for clients in the life sciences sector. Headquartered in New York, the firm has performed more than 1,000 strategy consulting engagements for over 250 client organizations around the globe, with a total deal value in excess of $8 billion.
The firm’s strategy consulting services include strategic planning, investor and pharma engagement, due diligence and BD support, market planning and commercialization, competitive readiness, and growth planning.
LifeSci also has a network of more than 5,000 industry relationships that it can leverage to support strategic transactions around the globe.
Employee Reviews
- “There is a lot of respect for work-life balance at LifeSci, and it is unusual that I have to work very late hours or on the weekends. It is an excellent balance of being challenged and learning a lot while not feeling burnt out or overworked.”
- “The people I work with at the company are incredibly supportive, nurturing, and generous.”
- “Our firm is very collaborative and gives a lot of opportunity and responsibility to all levels. You get direct experience to work with senior management and learn from them, while also making your own contributions.”
- “The compensation package is competitive with the upside of being able to engage in some of the more dynamic and interesting aspects of the job earlier in your career. Advancement comes quickly to those that show initiative due to the high-growth environment of the firm.”
Getting Hired Here
- “The process starts with a screening interview, followed by an interview day with three or four 30-minute behavioral interviews along with a 45-mintue case study interview. The final round interview is with the partner team.”
- “The interview process is off-cycle and based on firm needs. we are looking for a smart and engaged individual that is willing to work hard and seeks to find answers.”
- “The interview process is more about fit and capacity to learn. We need to be confident that even if you don't have specific skills today, that you demonstrate the curiosity and drive to learn quickly and fill a spot on the team.”
- “The ideal candidate has experience in the industry, with specific sector experience for our team. They need to have good people skills, be independent workers and confidence as the team is small and requires minimal oversight.”
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