Analyst (Newton June 2027)

Working at Health Advances allows analysts to gain broad exposure to biotech and pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, research tools, and precision medicine, medtech, digital health, and investor sectors as part of a growing firm. We are seeking candidates who share in our passion for making a direct impact on the healthcare industry as they work closely with colleagues who have a wide range of academic backgrounds and industry experience.

Health Advances is recognized as a top consulting firm and receives high rankings annually for its comprehensive training in both healthcare and business topics. Our analysts are typically staffed on two cases at one time allowing them to simultaneously learn about multiple aspects of the healthcare industry. With projects spanning an average of 4-6 weeks, analysts gain exposure to a variety of project work and sectors in their first year.

Health Advances is committed to continuous learning and the growth of its staff at all levels. Analysts join internal committees (examples: sector-specific, business development, and business analytics committees), attend seminars, and present at our weekly company meetings. Each analyst is paired with a go-to “buddy” in addition to a formal mentor who is part of the Management Team. Our mentorship program ensures that each individual has a tailored skill plan that tracks progress throughout the course of their career at Health Advances.

Analysts leverage prior knowledge in addition to current casework to develop the necessary skills for transition into levels of increased responsibility. Health Advances alumni are accepted into the top advanced-degree programs within several different fields and move on to challenging positions at organizations around the globe.

All interviews are case-oriented and provide the opportunity to work through actual examples of our projects.

Analyst Responsibilities

• Synthesizing primary and secondary research and communicating insights to case teams and client
• Creating financial models to perform quantitative analyses
• Coordinating and participating in primary research through client, customer, physician and thought-leader interviews
• Conducting secondary research on clinical, scientific, and business issues
• Developing presentations in collaboration with case teams for client deliverables

We are looking for dynamic individuals with the following qualifications:

• A formal undergraduate or masters-level degree in life sciences
• Exceptional quantitative skills
• Solid oral and written skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across all levels
• A sincere interest in learning about the business of healthcare in a multi-disciplinary environment
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment
• An ability to prioritize and focus time effectively to meet multiple client-driven objectives
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance research, problem-solving, and insight generation while exercising sound judgment, bias and quality control
• Must live in the Boston area and work in the Newton office ~3 days a week

What We Offer:

• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing meaningful work
• Opportunities – We encourage you to grow your expertise and take on new challenges
• Inclusive Culture – One that values each employee’s unique perspective and encourages everyone to be their authentic self
• Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct, open and supportive manner
• Support – You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally; our success depends on your success

Health Advances also offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Competitive bonus programs
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, beginning on the first of the month after hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous sick and vacation pay
• Employee assistance programs
• Summer flex scheduling options to allow for early releases on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Paid volunteer opportunities

This position is located in Newton, MA and starts on June 14, 2027.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for employer sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, F-1 (OPT/CPT/STEM), or other work authorization.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The base pay for this role is $85,000 USD. You are eligible for an annual incentive program (with a reasonable first year estimate ranging from $0-$8,500 USD). Both of these are subject to the rules governing the programs, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Health Advances may use third party service providers to assist us in recruiting talent, administering and evaluating pre-employment screening and testing. By submitting your application, you acknowledge your information may be sent to those providers who are assisting in the specific search and agree to these terms.

For Californian applicants, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Health Advances provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.