Tarka Talent

Senior Consultant, Strategy Consulting (Healthcare/Life Science)

Our client is an international strategy consultancy that helps investors and leadership teams make informed commercial and investment decisions. Their work frequently involves advising private equity firms evaluating business opportunities, followed by strategic engagements that support companies in unlocking their next phase of growth.
Teams are collaborative, intellectually curious and focused on practical insight rather than hierarchy. The Senior Consultant will work directly with senior stakeholders from the outset, contributing meaningful analysis and strategic recommendations within a supportive and meritocratic culture. The Senior Consultant will lead analytical workstreams, manage project delivery and provide strategic insight to clients evaluating investment opportunities and growth strategies.

The role:

  • Lead analytical workstreams across strategy and commercial due diligence projects
  • Manage small teams and ensure rigorous, high-quality analysis delivery
  • Present strategic insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
  • Support formal pitches and contribute to business development activities
  • Contribute to internal initiatives such as recruitment, training or knowledge development

You will need:

  • 4+ years of experience in strategy consulting, including strong commercial due diligence experience
  • Experience managing small teams and delivering complex project work
  • Strong quantitative and commercial problem-solving capabilities
  • Confident communication skills when engaging with senior stakeholders
  • Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages advantageous

Benefits:

  • $160,000 – $190,000 base salary plus performance-related bonus
  • Merit-based progression with clear advancement opportunities
  • Exposure to investors and senior leadership teams from the outset
  • Structured training programmes and support for professional qualifications
  • Hybrid working model with limited travel requirements
  • Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance options
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Opportunities for international secondments and sabbaticals
  • Regular team events and a collaborative, supportive culture

The logistics:

My client offers a salary of $$160,000 – $190,000 + bonus, depending on experience, with prosperous company benefits. This role includes a flexible hybrid working pattern. Preference for Chicago-based candidates; other US locations will be considered.

If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Ben Gorell for more information.

Regretfully, due to a high volume of applicants, we are only able to reply to those who are successful.

 

Equal Opportunities:

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. No person is subjected to any less favourable treatment on any discriminatory grounds on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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