Ideal Candidate This role would be ideal for:
A recent PhD graduate eager to begin a career in consultancy, or A life sciences graduate with a Masters' degree and experience in industry.
About Us At Nexcea, we partner with organisations across the life sciences sector to deliver solutions that enhance patient outcomes, improve healthcare systems, and drive clinical and commercial success.
Our work spans:
Strategy development Stakeholder engagement Market research Launch planning and commercialisation Medical and scientific communications Recent projects have included:
Market mapping: mapping the market for a new therapeutic class being developed by a UK university spin-out NHS collaboration: working with NHS clinicians to develop a therapy review toolkit to facilitate shared decision-making and improve patient outcomes Pharmaceutical insights: developing a dashboard for a UK pharmaceutical company to show medicine dispensing across NHS hospitals to inform the annual planning process Service improvement: undertaking a clinical service improvement project in collaboration with clinical teams at several UK hospitals Clinical study reporting: writing up the Phase I, II, and III clinical studies for a medicine developed by a global pharmaceutical company Health economics: developing a health economic model to inform pricing and the value proposition for a device being developed by a UK medical device start-up Business model research: researching business model options for a German university spin-out developing a medical device What You Will Do As an Associate Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Consultant, you will:
Work on diverse projects across our portfolio of clients Analyse complex problems and develop actionable recommendations Engage with healthcare professionals, payers, and other stakeholders Deliver insights and strategies regarding adoption of innovative healthcare solutions Develop your expertise across strategy, consulting, and medical communications Who You Are We are looking for someone with:
A PhD in a life sciences discipline, or a Masters' degree in life sciences with industry experience in pharma, biotech, or medical devices Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal A proactive and collaborative approach A passion for healthcare and improving patient outcomes Experience in consultancy is not essential.
As an Associate Consultant, you will receive tailored mentoring, professional development opportunities, and on-the-job training to help you succeed.
It will be help if you are passionate about your work, willing to go the extra mile, and eager to make an impact.
Why Join Nexcea?
Work on meaningful projects that affect clinical and commercial outcomes Enjoy a role that combines intellectual challenge and practical problem-solving Work with a variety of industries including pharma, academia, start-ups, and healthcare organisations Access opportunities for growth and professional development Location This role is based full-time in our office in Manchester city centre.
It involves occasional travel for client projects or meetings.
Please apply only if you are available to work in-person, full-time, from our Manchester office.
Remote or hybrid working arrangements are not available for this position.
What to Expect from the Selection Process At Nexcea, we are committed to ensuring our selection process is fair, transparent, and designed to identify candidates who are the best fit for the role and our company culture.
Here is what you can expect:
We will carefully review your CV and cover letter to assess your skills, experience, and motivation for the role.
Be sure to tailor your application to highlight why you are the right fit for this position.
If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to a 15-minute Teams call.
This informal conversation is an opportunity for us to get to know you better and for you to ask any initial questions about the role and Nexcea.
Successful candidates will then be invited to a more in-depth formal interview.
This will include competency-based questions to assess your problem-solving skills, adaptability, teamwork, and communication, and an exercise designed to test your ability to approach complex problems and communicate your insights clearly.
Following the formal interview, we will review all aspects of your application and performance.
If successful, you will receive a call with an offer and details on the next steps.
Ready to Apply?
If you are ready to start a career in life sciences consultancy, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role to quoting reference 250113.