Data Analyst - Life Sciences Specialist
About the job
- At least 3 years of consulting experience with biotechnology companies involving operations, marketing, market access, managed markets, pricing, forecasting, or distribution.
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- Strong data analytics skills.
- Previous business analyst or project management experience.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to research and interpret data.
- Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Excellent verbal presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse types of people.
- Willingness to travel to West Coast clients approximately 20% of the time.
- Perform data analysis and strategy work for life sciences go-to-market strategies, including operations, delivery, distribution channels, and market access.
- Work on data analysis and strategy projects for biotechnology companies.
- Consult with biotechnology companies on operations, marketing, market access, managed markets, pricing, forecasting, and distribution.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Research and interpret data.
- Present findings verbally to clients and stakeholders.
- Experience consulting for life sciences or biotechnology organizations.
- Experience with Capgemini, Deloitte, Accenture, Slalom Consulting, QuintilesIMS, IMS Health, IMS Invision, Symphony Health, Bain, Campbell Alliance, ZS Associates, Hers Spiegel, Zitter Associates, ICON, or Compass Strategic Consulting.
- West Coast location or familiarity with West Coast clients.
About the company
Walter Bacon provides full-cycle technical recruitment for engineering and IT roles in internet startups, SaaS, and cloud environments. It sources candidates to meet specific timelines, pre-screens and qualifies applicants to save hiring managers time, and coordinates the entire interview process, including negotiations. It also advises clients on current market trends, challenges, and recruiting options. It differentiates by specializing in engineering and IT for startups and cloud environments, offering thorough pre-screening, end-to-end interview coordination, and strategic market guidance to help clients hire quickly and confidently.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2013
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What believers are saying
- The website was updated in 2026 and now highlights a B2B AI startup podcast.
- Client endorsements name env0, Loft Labs, CloudQuery, and Boldstart Ventures.
- Current recruiting focus includes VP Marketing, VP Product, and VP Sales, widening fee opportunities.
What critics are saying
- One-person, 1-10 employee structure creates key-person risk if Walter Bacon slows.
- No public funding, headcount expansion, or enterprise contracts indicate fragile demand.
- AI startup recruiting depends on startup funding cycles; a 2026 slowdown hits placements fast.
What makes Walter Bacon unique
- Founded 2013, Walter Bacon targets AI, Dev, Sec, and Ops tools startups.
- It markets domain-specific recruiting for engineering and GTM roles, not broad staffing.
- LinkedIn shows 19,378 followers and 20,070 on the founder profile, signaling reach.
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- Health Insurance
- Remote Work Options
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