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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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 2024 brought Matt Riordan as CEO, signaling continued leadership investment.
- 2025-2026 recruiting for PhD, MD, and PharmD consultants supports revenue growth.
- New partners Antonio Iervolino and Simon Pannett strengthen London and market-access capabilities.
What critics are saying
- Inizio Ignite integration can dilute Putnam’s brand and slow decision-making by 2026.
- McKinsey, L.E.K., and ClearView aggressively target the same pharma strategy budgets.
- If biopharma spending tightens, premium consulting demand drops quickly and hiring freezes follow.
What makes Putnam Associates unique
- Inizio Ignite combines Putnam with Research Partnership, STEM, and Vynamic for broader offerings.
- Putnam’s 1988 life-sciences focus and proprietary benchmarking deepen pricing, access, and commercialization advice.
- Global offices in Boston, San Francisco, New York, London, Tokyo, and Europe widen hiring reach.
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Health Insurance
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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 8 Jobs on Simplify!
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