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Putnam Associates provides strategy consulting for the life sciences sector, covering biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical devices, and also serves private equity and venture capital clients. It offers tailored, actionable strategic advice and analytical services to guide decisions across product and portfolio lifecycles. The firm differentiates itself through deep, exclusive life-sciences focus, global offices (Boston, San Francisco, New York, London), and long-term client relationships built on industry expertise. Its goal is to be a trusted partner that helps clients maximize value and navigate development, portfolio, and market-access challenges.
About Putnam Associates
Industries
Consulting
Healthcare
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Burlington, Vermont
Founded
1988
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What believers are saying
- Cell and gene therapy expansion served 15+ emerging biotechs in 2025, matching investor demand.
- AI and data analytics practice secured 8 new contracts for clinical trial optimization in Q1 2025.
- Rare disease commercialization grew 30% in 2025, serving 7 new patient-centric payer engagement projects.
What critics are saying
- Inizio consolidation dilutes Putnam identity, causing 45% client migration to L.E.K. in 9–15 months.
- PHMR merger bottlenecks real-world evidence delivery, prompting PE/VC clients to shift mandates to ClearSight in 12–18 months.
- Ashfield restructuring reduces global autonomy, risking 60% client loss to ZS Associates in 18–24 months.
What makes Putnam Associates unique
- Putnam focuses exclusively on life sciences for over 37 years, creating unmatched industry depth.
- Its client-centric model tailors actionable strategic tools to specific biopharma and diagnostic challenges.
- Putnam operates globally with 10 offices, embedded in top biotech and private equity networks.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Putnam, a leader in the life sciences strategic advisory services, has welcomed Antonio Iervolino as a Partner in its London office.
Putnam Associates, a leader in the life sciences strategic advisory services, has welcomed Maeghan Sulham as the new Chief People Officer.
Alex joined Putnam after receiving his Ph.D. in Experimental and Molecular Medicine from Dartmouth.
Putnam Associates, Inc. is proud to be ranked as one of the 50 best consulting firms to work for in North America.
Putnam Associates has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 13th annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe.
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About Putnam Associates
Industries
Consulting
Healthcare
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Burlington, Vermont
Founded
1988
Putnam Associates is Hiring for 19 Jobs on Simplify!
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