Associate Consultant

About Us

At BGBx , we're driven by a simple idea: breakthrough thinking creates breakthrough impact. As an independent commercial solutions partner to pharmaceutical and life science companies, we bring together strategists, scientists, communicators, creatives, technologists, and data experts to tackle some of healthcare's most important challenges.

Our teams work across consulting and communications to help clients shape strategy, launch innovations, engage stakeholders, and drive meaningful results throughout the product lifecycle. The work is complex, fast-moving, and deeply connected to improving lives, creating opportunities for curious minds to make a real difference every day.

If you're energized by collaboration, inspired by innovation, and motivated by work that matters, you'll find a place to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact at BGBx.

Position Overview

As an Associate Consultant , you’ll support commercial strategy consulting projects for pharmaceutical and life sciences clients across portfolio and asset strategy, brand and launch strategy, and commercial growth.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent desk research into therapeutic areas, patient needs, competitors and markets

Support primary research through discussion guides, surveys, interviews and synthesis

Apply hypothesis-based problem-solving to structure client challenges and guide research and analysis

Use approved AI tools to support research and analysis, checking outputs for accuracy

Analyze qualitative and quantitative evidence to generate insights and strategic implications

Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to address client questions

Help prepare and facilitate client workshops, capturing decisions and next steps

Develop clear, visual client deliverables that tell a coherent story and translate findings into strategic recommendations

Own assigned tasks, manage deadlines and check work quality before review

Take ownership of project timelines and day-to-day coordination, keeping deliverables on track, communicating dependencies, and flagging risks or delays early

Qualifications

BA/BS required; MBA or Master’s in a related field preferred - life sciences, psychology, business, or a related field

6 months-4 years' experience in a relevant space - this could mean healthcare consulting, research, pharma or biotech, medical comms, behavioral science, or academic with real-world application

A strategic, curious and client-focused mindset, connecting evidence to client business objectives

Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Initiative, strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with ownership of deadlines and work quality

Clear written and verbal communication and strong collaboration skills, with adaptability and emotional intelligence

Familiarity with AI tools for research and analysis, with the judgment to assess output accuracy and relevance

Why Join Us?

Small team energy, big company support-backed by BGB and Kx

High-impact work, early responsibility-you’ll contribute from day one

A learning-first culture-mentorship, peer support, and space to grow

A genuinely fun, curious environment-we take the work seriously, not ourselves

Strategy meets creativity-where insight, brand, and behavior collide

A future-facing mission-everything we do aims to improve lives

If you're ready to bring curiosity, strategy, and creativity together to reimagine healthcare-and make a real difference to people’s lives, let’s talk.

Salary: $90,000 base plus bonus eligible

BGBx is headquartered in New York City, and the salary range listed reflects the expected base compensation for this role in the New York metropolitan area. This position may be performed remotely within the United States. For candidates located outside the New York City area, compensation will be adjusted to reflect the applicable market for the employee’s primary work location. Final compensation will be determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

What We Offer

At BGBx, we invest in our people because exceptional talent drives exceptional work. We provide a competitive rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work.

Our benefits package typically includes health care insurance, retirement plans, generous paid time off and holidays, wellness benefits, life insurance, learning and development opportunities, and other resources that support our employees throughout their careers. Additional benefits may be available based on your location. Beyond benefits, you'll find a culture built on collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare and the people it serves.

BGBx is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.