A Place for Smart, Curious People
Back Bay Life Science Advisors is ranked among the Best Boutique Consulting Firms and a top pure healthcare firm. Our team is motivated, content and data-driven, and passionate about science, business and the transformative effect collaboration has on patient care. We strive for excellence because success means delivering cutting-edge treatment to more patients around the globe.
Our collective goal is to help the industry thrive by being the absolute best partner to life science companies and investors. Individually, we are rowers, parents, musicians, squash players, physicians, researchers, bankers, and post-grads. Our wide set of personal interests often fuels the analytic creativity of our teams. We spot patterns in data and develop solutions for our clients that others cannot.
We enjoy the culture and exchange of ideas offered by working at the highest level of scientific partnering. And we enjoy a work-life balance, professional development and invigorating challenges.
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Back Bay seeks professionals with scientific and technical experience and a passion for the life sciences industry. Our supportive, team-oriented approach provides a collaborative environment that values contributions and supports professional growth. Team members that thrive at Back Bay have:
Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to construct hypotheses, generate and analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
Personal and professional intellectual curiosity and who can bring ideas to life and identify connections and trends
Life sciences expertise and the enthusiasm and ability to review scientific/clinical literature and carry out in-depth discussions with academic or industry opinion leaders
Communication skills and comfort with sharing complex ideas in written and oral forms
Culture
Group events & outings
Employee referral program
Ongoing professional development
Paid volunteer time
Mentor program
Continued opportunities for career development and advancement
Benefits
Industry-competitive salaries
Bonus program
Training and ongoing professional development
Life science association membership benefits
Health and dental plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (health, dependent care and transportation)
Health and well-being programs
Retirement Savings Program
Disability and life insurance
Paid time away, including comprehensive vacation and spontaneous “Rest and Recharge” time
Paid holidays
Summer Fridays
“Work from Anywhere” for qualified employees
If you are interested in helping global life sciences companies thrive, Back Bay Life Science Advisors offers a richly rewarding environment. Our teams work closely with client partners in leading life science hubs in the US, Europe and beyond.
“Back Bay breaks the consulting mold. With a consistently thoughtful and supportive culture and an ethos to always do the right thing, Back Bay has found a way to support people at every stage of their career with interesting, engaging opportunities to grow and deliver topnotch, thoughtful work that considers life science development from every angle-from financial to early market access for drugs and devices. For good people interested in life science development, there is a home for Back Bay, whether junior entry or a seasoned executive. Back Bay is respected within the industry and in turn, delivers respect and support to the team.”
- BACK BAY TEAM MEMBER