Job Posting

DATE POSTED: September 10, 2009

COMPANY: Simon-Kucher & Partners
LOCATION of POSITION: Mountain View, CA
MINIMUM SKILL LEVEL: B.S. degree or higher
POSITION CLASSIFICATION(S): Full-Time Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION of POSITION:

Position Title: Consultant

Simon-Kucher & Partners (SKP) – Company Overview: We are a global consulting firm with over 450 consultants in 18 offices worldwide. Founded in 1985, we have over 20 years experience providing strategy and marketing consulting and we are regarded as the world's leading pricing advisor. Our presence is highly international - we currently have offices in the US, Europe and Japan and have conducted projects in more than 50 countries. Our Life Science Division: Healthcare is one of our leading industry competencies. The US branch of the LS Division operates out of Boston, San Francisco and New York. As SKP’s largest industry division, we work with 24 of the top 25 biotech and pharmaceutical companies and have developed strategies for 7 of the 10 best-selling drugs worldwide. SKP has also worked on over 20 projects for medical device / diagnostic companies in recent years. Recent projects include: - Pricing and reimbursement - Product launch strategies - Product development strategies - Market opportunity assessments - Market due diligence 75% of our projects have an international component. Our Unique Culture: Our core project team typically consists of 3-5 consultants. This limits bureaucracy, gives our associates an opportunity to grow and take on new roles, and ensures that all team members can make meaningful contributions to our clients. We employ highly sophisticated methodologies that combine quantitative and qualitative evidence. To the greatest degree possible, our recommendations are based on empirical data rather than subjective perceptions. Associates have ample opportunity to work with industry experts both domestically and internationally. We highly value employees’ professional development, personal growth and quality of life. We subscribe to an office-based model and travel less than most consultancies. The independent Vault consulting rankings have publicized our focus on quality of life, where SKP ranks in the top 20 in Work/life Balance, Travel Requirements, Hours in the Office, Firm Culture, Relationship with Supervisors, and Formal Training. In addition, we have been singled out as leaders in diversity hiring, with top-10 rankings in Minority Hiring and GLBT Hiring. Our life science division is expected to double in the next 5 years and this provides opportunities for fast advancement. At the same time, we highly value our associates and provide opportunities for flexible career advancement to best meet individual goals.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

Our San Francisco office is currently looking for Full-time Consultants for our Life Science division. This position is well suited for individuals who are eager to apply their analytical and creative skills to challenging business problems. Key Criteria: • High interest in consulting, especially strategy, marketing and pricing • Experience with quantitative analysis Successful candidates have strong analytical, quantitative, leadership and communication skills. They also show a high degree of initiative and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. As a global firm working on multi-country projects, foreign language skills are a plus. In particular, any foreign languages especially French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese are highly valued. If you have any foreign language skills, please clearly indicate language and fluency level on the resume or cover letter.

DESIRED MAJOR(S): Bioenineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering

START DATE: Immediately
DURATION: Full-time position

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested candidates should e-mail both a resume and cover letter (Including work authorization status) to recruit-usa@simon-kucher.com. Please also include an unofficial transcript (list of courses and grades in MS Word is fine) from your latest degree.

WEBSITE URL: www.simon-kucher.com

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