Associate Consultant

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Hayden is excited to recruit our next cohort of Associates to start on August 4, 2026. Please note the application deadline is midnight on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025.  Note: In the job application we require you to indicate whether you are interested in starting in our Boston office (HQ), Brooklyn office, or are open to starting in either location.  

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At Hayden, Associate Consultants (ACs) are problem solvers and strong critical thinkers. ACs are responsible for investigating data, conducting research, and translating analyses into insights that address our clients’ questions. In your first year, you will be focused on executing project workstreams, collaborating with team members to shape the story behind our recommendations, and learning Hayden’s core values. Successful ACs identify challenges and brainstorm new solutions, manage their time & priorities effectively, and develop content that supports client deliverables and meetings. ACs will also be expected to contribute to our culture and assist with recruiting efforts. We also encourage our ACs to participate and contribute their ideas though our internal committees (DEI&A, Social, Service). 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 

• Data Analysis & Research
  • Executes analyses leveraging SQL, XLS, and secondary research skills
  • Supports primary market research studies, including planning, building discussion guides, and synthesizing the research
• Data Interpretation
  • Accurately translates data, research, and analyses into insights and key messages
  • Builds business acumen (industry knowledge, skills, & abilities) through curiosity & research
• Product Content & Delivery
  • Supports the visualization and communication of insights by developing clear & cohesive deliverables

Who You Are

• A data-driven problem-solver who works with their teams to clarify and address key business questions
• An analytical thinker who resourcefully gathers research and data to inform team decisions
• A detail-oriented person who produces high quality work and rigorously QCs their work
• A team player who takes initiative, is accountable to project teams, and shares responsibility of the work
• An adventurer who proactively seeks to learn more about the industry and evolving healthcare dynamics

Minimum job requirements

• Strong academic record (GPA of 3.5+). We strongly encourage applicants who have demonstrated improvement over time to apply as well
• A bachelor’s degree or more from a 4-year institution.
• A data-driven problem solver and strong critical thinker
• Interest in learning more about Biopharma, US healthcare systems, and the life sciences industry
• An innate curiosity to learn and grow and a passion for solving quantitative and qualitative problems creatively
• Team-oriented individual who is comfortable working independently and collaboratively and keen to communicate with teammates
• Eager to learn, practice, and lead data analyses using the following tools: SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Driven and adventurous, ready to take risks and use previous experiences and unique perspectives to grow Hayden
• Ability to travel as needed (0-10% on average)
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (Tues/Wed/Thurs in office | Mon/Fri remote)

Compensation: Your expected annual compensation for this level for base and bonus is between $88,000 to $92,000. In addition to your base salary and annual bonus, you will also be eligible for profit sharing (based on corporate performance), 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.