Why Cello Health BioConsulting?

Cello Health BioConsulting is a business development and strategy consulting firm that has been serving clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare investment industries for more than 30 years. We differ from other consulting firms in the unique depth and breadth of our therapeutic area expertise, in our people (most of whom have advanced scientific degrees), and in the quality of our client interactions.

Cello Health BioConsulting is in a period of growth and expansion and is currently seeking to add an experienced life science strategy consultant with demonstrated project leadership experience and expertise in a variety of therapeutic areas, with a special focus on Oncology. This position is located in our Florham Park, NJ office (Greater New York Metro Area); however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working remotely for the foreseeable future.

The role

The experienced consultant position offers a unique opportunity to lead project teams, which is an essential responsibility, in providing unparalleled expertise to biotech and pharma clients in commercial assessments of development-stage pharmaceutical products and technologies. This includes forecasting, market and pipeline analyses, identification and evaluation of licensing and partnering opportunities, and development of clinical and commercial positioning strategies. Being a boutique, highly focused consulting firm, Cello Health BioConsulting’s culture provides a flexible and relatively nonhierarchical work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Leading multiple aspects of projects and managing client relationships under the guidance of a senior strategy leader, and guiding the work of a project team that includes colleagues ranging in experience from Research Analysts, PhD-level Associates and emerging Consultants.
• Creating advanced-level deliverables that inform the client and
• Co-creating strategic goals to drive the client’s business forward
• Analyzing secondary research
• Serving as a subject matter expert in selected therapeutic areas

Ideal candidate profile

• At least two years of experience as a Consultant in a life science consulting firm, or similar experience in equity research, biotech or pharma market analytics/research in New Product Planning, BD, etc.
• Proven project leadership experience
• Advanced academic credentials, which typically include a PhD, MPH in a life sciences discipline (molecular biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or related field), or MD; MBA a plus
• Solid understanding of biology of cancer required; PhD or postdoc in oncology relevant area or focused industry experience in oncology would be considered ideal
• Strong knowledge base around key anticancer MOAs and familiarity with treatment paradigms for heme and solid tumors preferred