Associate Consultant *8/3/27 start*

Position Overview 

BGBx Consulting | Hayden is excited to recruit our next cohort of Associates to start on August 3, 2027. Please note the application deadline is midnight on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026.  Note: In the job application we require you to indicate whether you are interested in starting in our Boston office (HQ), Brooklyn office, or are open to starting in either location.  

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BGBx Consulting | Hayden is a team of people who like making sense of messy, complicated data. We focus on the life sciences industry, solving problems that support biopharma manufacturers to unlock markets and help patients achieve access to medicines. We are a high-impact, collaborative strategy consulting firm specializing in the life sciences sector. We are dedicated to providing strategic guidance to our clients across the biopharmaceutical industry. Our team of leaders is connected by a common thread, to redefine how the life sciences industry thinks about access. Placing access at the forefront of decision-making is critical to ease the process for patients and their providers to obtain clinically necessary therapies. We’re excited to lead the way, driving Access Forward. 

Associate Consultants (ACs) are problem solvers and strong critical thinkers. Our project work focuses on pricing, reimbursement, patient support services, and other strategic issues that shape patient access to innovative therapies. You'll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of therapeutic areas, with growing expertise and project opportunities in oncology and rare disease. 

ACs are responsible for investigating data, conducting research, and translating analyses into insights that address our clients’ questions. In your first year, you will be focused on executing project workstreams, collaborating with team members to shape the story behind our recommendations, and learning BGBx Consulting | Hayden’s core values. Successful ACs identify challenges and brainstorm new solutions, manage their time & priorities effectively, and develop content that supports client deliverables and meetings.  

Beyond project work, ACs will also be expected to contribute to our culture and assist with recruiting efforts. We also encourage our ACs to participate and contribute their ideas through our internal committees (DEI&A, Social, Service and Women's Leadership Alliance). While we focus on the life sciences industry, you will learn business & strategy foundations that can be applied broadly throughout your career.  

Key Responsibilities  

Research & Analytics 

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses using SQL, Excel, and secondary research to support client engagements.  
• Support primary market research, including discussion guide development, data collection, and synthesis of findings.  
• Leverage BGBx Consulting | Hayden tools, methodologies, and templates to produce accurate, high-quality analyses.  

Interpretation & Strategy 

• Synthesize research and analytical outputs into clear insights aligned with project hypotheses and client objectives.  
• Identify trends, implications, and business opportunities through structured analysis.  
• Build knowledge of the life sciences, biopharma, and market access landscape to strengthen analyses and recommendations.  

Content Development 

• Develop clear, polished, and quality-checked client presentations and other external deliverables. 
• Create supporting internal materials, including workbooks, slide outlines, trackers, and other project documentation.  
• Incorporate feedback to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of work products.  

Driving Results 

• Deliver assigned workstreams on time while balancing priorities across multiple projects.  
• Perform thorough quality control of analyses and deliverables prior to submission. 
• Communicate progress proactively and escalate risks or challenges as appropriate.  

Communication & Delivery 

• Present findings and analytical conclusions clearly in internal meetings.  
• Communicate effectively with project teams to ensure alignment on objectives and deliverables.  
• Contribute actively to team discussions by asking thoughtful questions and sharing insights.  

Collaboration & Influence 

• Build positive working relationships across project teams.  
• Take ownership of professional development by seeking, applying, and acting on feedback.  
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team environment and support established team ways of working. 

Who You Are 

• A data-driven problem-solver who works with their teams to clarify and address key business questions 
• An analytical thinker who resourcefully gathers research and data to inform team decisions 
• A detail-oriented person who produces high-quality work and rigorously QCs their work 
• A team player who takes initiative, is accountable to project teams, and shares responsibility of the work  
• An adventurer who proactively seeks to learn more about the industry and evolving healthcare dynamics 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Candidates/employees must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.  
• Strong academic record (GPA of 3.5+). We strongly encourage applicants who have demonstrated improvement over time to apply as well. 
• A bachelor’s degree or more from a 4-year institution.  
• A data-driven problem solver and strong critical thinker 
• Interest in learning more about Biopharma, US healthcare systems, and the life sciences industry 
• An innate curiosity to learn and grow and a passion for solving quantitative and qualitative problems creatively 
• Team-oriented individual who is comfortable working independently and collaboratively and keen to communicate with teammates 
• Eager to learn, practice, and lead data analyses using the following tools: SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Driven and adventurous, ready to take risks and use previous experiences and unique perspectives to grow BGBx Consulting | Hayden 
• Ability to travel as needed (0-10% on average)
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (Tues/Wed/Thurs in office | Mon/Fri remote) 

Salary Range: Your expected annual compensation for this level for base and bonus is between $88,000 to $92,000. In addition to your base salary and annual bonus, we offer employer 401k match, and a clearly defined career path based on individual performance. BGBx Consulting | Hayden considers many factors in our compensation decisions which include but are not limited to the following: individual skills set/job performance, organization and industry demand, individual experience level and training, and geographic location.  

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance 
• 401(k) match 
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Employee led committees (DEI&A, Services, Social, Women's Leadership Alliance) 
• Employee discounts 
• Recognition and Rewards Program 
• Plus a wide range of additional benefits not listed above 

We offer a competitive benefits and perks package. Full details will be shared during the offer process and upon your start date.