Advanced Analytics/Data Science Position

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Overview of Role and Responsibilities

This position is within our Advanced Analytics/Data Science group, with title of Manager or Director to be determined based on applicant qualifications. Location will be in Boston, MA.

At HSP, you will:

• Work directly with HSP Partners and interact with a diverse group of clients.
• Contribute to the development of custom solutions addressing challenging and critical BioPharma/Healthcare business issues, such as: new product assessment, asset valuation and indication prioritization, commercialization support across the product lifecycle, and customized engagements in launch strategy/communication.
• Continue to develop an expertise in elite Data Advisory/Advanced Analytics skills; and for those so inclined, there is an opportunity to enhance/elevate your capabilities and confidence as a more complete and “end-to-end” BioPharma/Healthcare consultant.
• Access the types of resources, tools, and infrastructure only available in top firms.
• Work towards greater professional and financial opportunities for yourself in a dynamic and results-oriented environment where you can “grow with the company”.

HSP’s Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years in DA/AA roles in BioPharma/Healthcare strategy consulting and/or market research.
• PhD in statistics, mathematics, computer/data sciences, social sciences, or other quantitative disciplines.
• Experienced and highly proficient in the following:

               -  Advanced data analytics, multivariate analysis, and statistics 

                  (Discrete Choice, Conjoint, Segmentation, Max Diff)

                -  Secondary data from IQVIA, Symphony, and others 

                  (Acquisition, extraction, investigation, manipulation, integration, and application)

                -  Development and execution of evidence-based tools 

                   (Dashboards, typing tools, forecasts, simulators, optimization models)

                -  SAS and Excel for statistical analysis and modeling.

• Previous work in AI, ML, and other innovative and exploratory approaches to problem-solving.
• Ability to “own” the analytical component of an engagement, “translate” the data insights to strategic implications, and “drive” the development of actionable solutions for clients.
• Energy and enthusiasm to be a strong contributor with the entire HSP client engagement team, beyond simply “working with the data”, to ensure client satisfaction and delivery excellence.
• History of being client-facing and contributing to business development/sales through active participation and involvement in meetings, proposal development, presentations, etc.
• Strong team and business communication skills, with the ability to have technical conversations with knowledgeable people and explain complex data issues to non-technical people.
• Track record of proactively striving for innovation, creativity, and building new solutions for client engagements, strategic initiatives, and developing company-related intellectual property.
• History of leveraging exhaustive Analysis Plans to drive each engagement, and a sharp focus on continually improving internal processes and efficiencies.
• Ability to develop visually engaging slides which communicate a clear story from complex market dynamics, information, and/or data for client-ready deliverables as well as integration into larger HSP work-products.

This is a salaried, exempt position.

Overview of Role and Responsibilities

As an Associate Consultant (AC) at HSP, you will (with professional development and support from your team):

• Advise leading healthcare, life sciences and biopharma companies. 
• Support client partners as they make and implement critical decisions. 
• Apply industry-leading frameworks to organize evidence and communicate guidance
• Employ rigorous problem solving and business analysis skills.
• Leverage evidence from an array of sources to drive answers and recommendations

              -  Design and conduct advanced qualitative and quantitative market research

              -  Structure and mine market intelligence and secondary data (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony)

              -  Build and apply sophisticated business and forecast models, and scenario 

                 assessment tools.

Location will be in Boston, MA. 

HSP offers the right candidate the opportunity to:

• Work on some of the most interesting and challenging business issues in healthcare,  life sciences, and biopharma. 
• Develop a robust understanding of the healthcare industry from clinical, medical, commercial, managed care, and operational perspectives. This includes ethical drug development, lifecycle management and commercial strategy across a wide range of treatments and therapeutic areas. 
• Collaborate and learn directly from some of most experienced and recognized leaders in healthcare consulting, research and data sciences (within an operating model that ensures elbow-to-elbow work with 2+ Partners on every engagement).
• Augment “learning on the job” with dedicated in-house training, thoughtful mentoring and purposeful exposure to a well-rounded variety of clients, business issues and methodologies.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment where you can “grow with the company”.

HSP’s Ideal Associate Consultant Candidate

An ideal candidate for this position at HSP will have:

• A non-business graduate degree (MPH, MA/MS, PhD, MD).
• A passion for healthcare and life sciences. 
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and a desire to grow these analytical skills  in a team environment.
• An equally strong emotional and interpersonal aptitude.
• Enthusiasm for gathering, synthesizing and structuring evidence to drive team perspective  and strategic guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication that is well-structured, logical, defensible, and compelling (including strength and efficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint).
• Interest in developing statistical and modeling skills (using Excel and best-in-class resources).
• Attention to exacting detail and pride of ownership in every task or job.
• Some relevant background in healthcare, life sciences, project management, market research  (e.g., qualitative moderating or online surveys), or consulting is a plus.

This is a salaried, exempt position.