Associate Consultant I, US (2025 Start Dates)

Associate Consultant

Position Overview

Putnam is looking Associate Consultants to join our firm.  As an Associate, you will gain insight into the strategic issues facing today's life sciences companies, as well as the specific problems impacting the healthcare industry. You’ll be an integral part of a cohesive engagement team and will be instrumental in developing the core components of each engagement. The complexities of the industry provide an opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge of both the science and business sides of healthcare. Associates work in case teams of 4-7 professionals led by a Manager or Partner. While responsibilities vary greatly from case to case, Associates are instrumental in:

• Working throughout each engagement to help identify critical issues
• Leading key analytical components of the project such as analyzing client and market data
• Helping drive the ultimate strategic conclusions and client recommendations

At Putnam, Associate Consultants are relied upon to both execute the analytical underpinnings of our engagements as well as actively participate in the development of the strategic recommendations we provide our clients.

Associates have minimal travel requirements and work an average of 55-60 hours per week.

Desired Skills & Experience

We are seeking intelligent and self-motivated candidates who have demonstrated excellence and leadership both as undergraduates and during previous internships and/or employment opportunities.  Proven analytic abilities, a quantitative background, and strong problem-solving skills are essential.  A cumulative GPA of 3.3 is required with 3.5 or better preferred.  Economics, finance or science majors are especially well suited for this position. Please note: this is not an entry-level MBA position.

What we offer!

• Competitive salary, accompanied by excellent year-end bonus
• Exceptional professional growth and promotion opportunities, through extensive learning & development and mentorship
• Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental & disability insurance, paid time off, health & wellness allowances
• Potential for graduate education tuition reimbursement

Company Description

Putnam, an Inizio Advisory company, is a leading scientific and strategic consulting partner that helps the global life science community make confident decisions, build value, and bring life-changing innovations to clinicians and patients. For more than 30 years, our rigorous, bespoke approach and globally diverse team have delivered unrivaled depth across therapeutic areas, business functions, geographic markets, 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 550+ team members sitting across 3 continents, we offer a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting our clients. Our primary office locations are Boston, New York, San Francisco, London, Tokyo, Tunisia, Delhi, Krakow, Paris, and Newcastle.

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:

• Collaboration
• Excellence
• Ingenuity
• Grit
• 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. #LI-DNI

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity.

Please note that Putnam is in no way affiliated with Putnam Investments.