Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager - Data Analytics Life Sciences

About the role

KPMG is hiring a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager for its Data Analytics practice in Life Sciences, based in Zurich. The role leads defined workstreams in strategy and technology-enabled transformation engagements for pharmaceutical, biotech and MedTech clients, starting on 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead defined workstreams in strategy and technology-enabled transformation engagements for pharma, biotech and MedTech clients
• Structure complex business questions, develop hypotheses and analyses, and turn findings into recommendations, roadmaps and value cases for the life sciences sector
• Engage with client stakeholders across business and technical functions, run workshops and keep priorities and decisions aligned
• Translate business objectives and user needs into requirements, process designs and specifications for data, analytics, AI and digital solutions
• Collaborate with technical specialists and contribute hands-on to solution design, data analysis, testing and implementation where relevant
• Support proposals, client development and the expansion of KPMG relationships in Life Sciences, and contribute to reusable offerings, market insights and team capability building

Required profile

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, engineering, data science, business administration or a related discipline
• Typically 3-5 years of relevant experience in consulting or in pharma, biotech, MedTech or healthcare, with exposure to strategy, transformation or technology-enabled delivery
• Strong understanding of the Life Sciences value chain and the ability to engage with business, scientific, operational and technology stakeholders
• Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop practical recommendations and explain complex topics clearly to senior audiences

What we offer

• Personalized training, mentoring programs, career paths and digital learning support
• Hybrid working, flexible hours, the option to work abroad (up to 10 days per year) and generous parental leave
• Mobile phone coverage, travelcard and parking support, lunch allowance and discounts
• Pension fund and a focus on mental health and wellbeing