Associate Consultant

About Viscadia

At Viscadia, we are driving decisions one forecast at a time.

In today's fast-paced business landscape, accurate forecasting is crucial. It shapes mergers and acquisitions, guides product demand strategies, influences pricing models, and ultimately determines the success or failure of organizations. That is where we come in.

Viscadia is not just a management consulting firm; we are empowering life sciences companies with unparalleled clarity and confidence with comprehensive forecasting solutions.

Why Choose Viscadia?

Our team is stacked with industry-leading experts with decades of experience. We excel at not only meeting but anticipating and exceeding our clients' needs. Since our inception in 2010, Viscadia has established itself as a trusted partner to some of the largest firms in the life sciences sector.

Global Presence, Global Impact

Headquartered in Arlington, VA, with additional offices in Boston, Lucerne (Switzerland), and Delhi (India), our global footprint supports our growing team of 80+ professionals. Our expanding client roster and the increasing demand for our expertise signify an exciting phase of growth for Viscadia.

Join Our Journey

We are seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute and help propel us to new heights. If you are ready to make a significant impact and be part of a team that is shaping the future of forecasting in life sciences, we invite you to explore opportunities with Viscadia.

Benefits of Working at Viscadia

• Thriving Environment: Join a fast-paced, growth-oriented company dedicated to a singular mission. We are committed to fostering both employee success and community impact.
• Influence and Impact: Your voice matters here. You will have the opportunity to influence decisions and contribute directly to our strategic goals.
• Community Engagement: We are deeply invested in our communities. From thought leadership in the life sciences industry to impactful community service projects, we are expanding our footprint and making a difference.
• Dynamic Company Culture: Experience the best of both worlds—a small company culture that values collaboration and innovation, combined with the stability and benefits of a large organization.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy a robust benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy and happy.
• 401(k) plan with company match to help you build for the future.
• Generous paid vacation and company holidays for work-life balance.
• Paid time off for community service, empowering you to give back and make a meaningful impact outside of work.

Be part of a team where your talents are valued, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a real difference. Take the next step in your career with us!

Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Consultant to join our Boston/Cambridge team. The ideal candidate will support client engagements and contribute to organizational initiatives and business development efforts.

Client Support + Engagements

• Develop expertise in building forecast models and understanding therapeutic categories aligned with Viscadia’s focus and client needs.
• Design and execute in-depth analyses and frameworks to help clients identify and solve key business problems effectively.
• Conduct thorough secondary research to understand therapeutic areas, disease states, and drug products relevant to the project.
• Facilitate primary market research based on secondary research learnings to generate required insights.
• Synthesize findings and analyses into executive presentations, delivering evidence-based narratives.
• Collaborate with Principals, Managers, and Consultants to develop project proposals.
• Manage client expectations confidently with mentorship and supervision.
• Support senior team members (Consultants and Managers) in client management.
• Effectively work with internal teams across the US and internationally to deliver impactful client solutions.

Organizational Imperatives

• Proactively contribute to business development initiatives.
• Take ownership of internal practice development and capability-building initiatives.
• Coach and mentor Associates on the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree, ideally with coursework in quantitative, business, or other related fields.
• 2+ years of experience working with forecasting models for pharmaceutical products.
• In-depth knowledge of time series forecasting techniques is a plus.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work together in teams and independently.
• Willingness to work in a small and fast-growing organization.
• Passionate about consulting and delivering value to drive client business.