Consulting Senior Manager

Hayden Consulting Group is a high-impact, collaborative strategy consulting firm specializing in the life sciences sector. We are dedicated to providing strategic guidance to our clients across the biopharmaceutical industry. Our team of leaders is connected by a common thread, to redefine how the life sciences industry thinks about access. Placing access at the forefront of decision-making is critical to ease the process for patients and their providers to obtain clinically necessary therapies. We’re excited to lead the way, driving Access Forward. 

We embody the following values:

BE COMMITTED

DO THE RIGHT THING

SEEK ADVENTURE

At Hayden, Senior Managers lead complex client engagements end-to-end, develop and coach high-performing teams, and contribute to organization-building initiatives. Throughout your tenure, you will expand from strong team leadership into broader firm impact by engaging senior team members as strategic thought partners, owning deliverable execution across complex engagements, and leading insight generation in collaboration with firm leadership. Successful Senior Managers provide project oversight required to meet client expectations, along with big-picture strategic direction on engagements. They collaborate with every level of employee at Hayden to deliver meaningful work. While we focus on the life sciences industry, you will learn business & strategy foundations that can be applied broadly throughout your career.   

Daily & Monthly Responsibilities  

Technical & Content Advisor  

Provide sound guidance to project teams and leadership, leveraging strong analytical thinking skills and content knowledge  

Demonstrate domain expertise grounded in experience, project work, and interest  

Review analytical approaches and outputs for accuracy and alignment to the client’s key business questions 

Product Content & Delivery  

Fully own the development of high quality, rigorously QC’d, and well-organized content & serve as final reviewer of content before client delivery 

Ensure outputs tell a clear, persuasive story; synthesizing findings into implications and recommendations tailored to the client’s need 

Coach project teams on slide creation, storyboarding, and preparing executive-ready communication and deliverables 

Manages Operations, Processes, & BD Support  

Supervise day-to-day operations, brainstorming with leadership to identify future strategic opportunities  

Improve internal processes that increase delivery quality and consistency 

Contribute to recruiting and onboarding (interviewing, case studies, mentorship) and participate in learning initiatives 

People Management  

Support the development of 1-5 junior team members  

Monitor performance, provide timely & specific feedback, identify individuals’ needs, and provide coaching & training  

Facilitate team reflection and drive the application of insights to support continuous improvement 

Model Hayden’s core values to help shape an inclusive, high-ownership, growth-mindset culture 

Who You Are  

A problem-solver who distills complex information into actionable recommendations that effectively addresses the client’s needs  

An innovator who identifies opportunities to build upon current work (including novel analytic methodologies, business frameworks, etc.)  

A navigator of uncertainty who remains adaptable, curious, and open to learning  

A coach who invests in the growth of team members through trainings and other learning & development activities  

A people leader who creates a climate in which people are engaged and want to do their best 

Minimum job requirements 

6-7+ years of work experience in consulting, data analytics, or other relevant areas within the life sciences   

An advanced degree or educational experience is highly desired 

Excellent problem-solving abilities, exceptional communication and quantitative skills, and a team contributor  

An interest in and desire to learn about the constantly evolving healthcare industry 

Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Exceptional literacy in Excel and PowerPoint 

Proficient in analytics, analytical approaches, and how to interpret and enhance data analytics created by junior staff 

A willingness or ability to travel as needed (20% on average) 

Compensation-Senior Manager  

Your expected annual compensation for this level for base and bonus is between $217,000 and $230,000. In addition to your base salary and annual bonus, employer 401k match, and significant performance incentive awards which occur at time of promotion. Hayden considers many factors in our compensation decisions which include but are not limited to the following: individual skills set/job performance, organization and industry demand, individual experience level and training, and geographic location.
Benefits

Competitive base salary plus annual bonus 

Commuter benefit (for office-based/non-remote employees) 

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance 

401(k) match  

Educational Reimbursement Plan 

Paid Company Holidays, Time-Off and Sick Time 

Bereavement Leave 

Time off to Vote 

Paid Parental Leave 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Monthly cell phone reimbursement 

Laptop & Home Office set-up 

Employee led committees (DEI&A, Services, Social, Women’s Leadership Alliance) 

Employee discounts 

Additional recognition and rewards programs 

HAYDEN'S DEI&A VISION & MISSION

Hayden’s vision is to empower every team member to bring their authentic selves, inspiring community, fostering collaboration, and challenging norms. We deeply value and continuously strive to build and strengthen our culture of diverse backgrounds, equitable practices, inclusivity, and a shared sense of belonging. We’re committed to ongoing learning because the work is never done.

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Hayden is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships. Hayden makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

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