Life Science Analyst & Senior Analyst

APPLICANTS MUST BE DEDICATED TO THE LIFE SCIENCES / BIOSCIENCES FIELD, AS DEMONSTRATED BY WORK HISTORY AND FIELD OF STUDY (E.G., BIOENGINEERING, BIOLOGY, BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY).   

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR ANALYST & SR. ANALYST OPPORTUNITIES COMMENCING IMMEDIATELY, IN 2026, AS WELL AS FOR 2027.    

For additional information, please sign up for an information session webinar on the "Public Events" section of our job board:  https://www.decibio.com/careers/open-positions

The enthusiastic DeciBio Consulting (“DeciBio”) Strategy Consulting team is seeking multi-faceted Life Science specialists who bring unique perspectives while solving business riddles. The Analyst position is based at our Los Angeles HQ or Oakland, CA office.  Under special circumstances, we may consider an earlier start date and/or placement in our New York office. Though, Analysts may be expected to complete training at our LA HQ. 

See our profile on Vault.com (which ranks us in their top Consulting 50 and #1 in Innovation), our website (decibio.com), and IG @ deci.bio.

***Please complete the short answer questions in lieu of a cover letter.  Case interviews will take place remotely, online.  Final round interviews will take place either remotely or at DeciBio's headquarters, depending on circumstances.  Candidates are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be placed in the appropriate role depending on their preparedness on day one.***

About DeciBio:

• STRATEGY CONSULTING :  We are a precision medicine-focused Strategy Consulting firm, our separate Data Intelligence divisions develop novel software and other sources of market intelligence, and our Venture Capital division is a stakeholder supporting emerging technologies
• PROJECTS:  DeciBio's mission is to accelerate innovation in precision medicine. Our projects span a range of markets, including but not limited to:
  • Life Science Research Tools: Genomics/NGS, proteomics, cellomics
  • Diagnostics: Oncology (e,g., liquid biopsies) and non-oncology (e.g., infectious diseases, rare diseases, NIPT) diagnositc assays and services
  • Pharma: Cell & gene therapies, Immuno-Oncology (I/O), CAR-T
  • Healthcare IT: Digital Pathology, real world data/evidence (RWD/E), and patient-centered technology solutions
• CLIENTS:  Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 firms and projects may have global scope though we do most of our work from our offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and Oakland
• FARM TEAM SYSTEM:  Team members gain early and rapid access to growth opportunities and can proactively "write their own story" in our "intrapreneurial" environment

Case Responsibilities - Analysts:

• RESEARCH:  Guide and conduct primary research campaigns (e.g., interviews) using business intuition, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence;  Conduct secondary research (e.g., reviewing technical and professional publications, etc.) regarding competitors, patients, customers, products, markets, etc.
• ANALYSIS:  Collaborate with team members to find trends, conclusions, and recommendations based on your research, Excel models, and other data analyses
• COMMUNICATION:  Create detailed PowerPoint presentations that paint the strategic story, and present these deliverables to clients
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT:  Manage administrative aspects of projects, and travel 0-5% of the time

Benefits (among others):

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION:
  • Market salary ($86k base salary for Analysts), company profit sharing, and a 401(k) plan with contributions from DeciBio
  • Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for all eligible new parents, plus 4 weeks pregnancy disability leave during a pregnancy
  • Health, Dental & Vision insurance plans
• BALANCE:
  • Self-directed "owner" PTO policy, holidays, and additional office closure
  • Harmonious core values 
  • A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive community of "DeciBions"
• CAREER TRAJECTORY:
  • Various benefits associated with being a part of a dynamic and growing firm that empowers its employees 
  • Targeted career nurturing, including a Career Mentor Program
  • Customized workflows/paths and opportunities to carve out an applicable niche of your choice

Job Criteria:

• POTENTIAL/APTITUDE:
  
  • Higher-level thinking (e.g., Intuition, emotional intelligence (EQ), a natural "business sense," and ideation prowess)
  • An athletic mind (e.g., agile, flexible, and multi-faceted, with analytical rigor/strength) that is energized by a fast-paced work environment with regular deadlines
  • A community builder with proactive communication skills
• PASSIONS that pair well with DeciBio's key differentiators: 
  • A love for the life sciences and a thought leadership mindset
  • An entrepreneurial hunger for work and continuous personal improvement 
  • A demonstrated interest in business strategy
• ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Academic degree(s) in an applicable Life Science field, on track for a Bachelor's or higher degree
  • Superb presentation, writing, and analytical abilities (including in MS Office suite)
  • Authorization to lawfully work in the United States