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Posted on 9/23/2025

Putnam Associates

Putnam Associates

501-1,000 employees

Life sciences strategy consulting for pharma

No salary listed

London, UK

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Requirements
  • A working knowledge of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is also a prerequisite.
Responsibilities
  • Interact with clients to understand problems, and develop and refine hypotheses to test
  • Structure research and analysis to address complex strategic and analytical problems that constitute the core of the team’s work
  • Lead the daily operations of project teams in executing and synthesizing analyses into key findings and actionable recommendations and participate in delivering these recommendations to our clients
  • Lead and manage teams of Associates & Life Sciences Consultants on project teams in collaboration with Partners and Principals
Desired Qualifications
  • Have demonstrated excellence during their academic career (MBA or post-graduate degree is preferred but not required).
  • Previous employment experiences (minimum 3-5 years of full-time work experience) with other top-tier consulting firms or within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries.
  • Strong competitive analysis and scenario planning skills; participation in the development of innovative strategies and plans based on a deep understanding of long-term trends, industry/category value drivers, payer, physician and patient needs, technological advances, competitive behavior, etc.
  • Proven analytic abilities and presentation skills
  • Team management and project management experience
  • Team-oriented attitude is essential.

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.

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

  • Bain & Company's 20% biotech headcount growth validates market demand for specialized consulting.
  • ClearView's AI platform launch demonstrates client appetite for advanced analytics in biopharma strategy.
  • Recent senior hires (Partner Iervolino, CPO Sulham, Ph.D. talent) strengthen leadership bench.

What critics are saying

  • EU AI Act enforcement July 2026 requires certified AI capabilities Putnam lacks; existential threat.
  • ClearView Healthcare's AI platform captures 15% biopharma strategy projects from existing clients.
  • F.L. Putnam Investment Management brand confusion diverts life sciences consulting leads to wealth management.

What makes Putnam Associates unique

  • Exclusive life sciences focus enables deep expertise across pharma, biotech, devices, diagnostics.
  • Integrated service offerings through Inizio Advisory acquisitions: SmartAnalyst, PHMR, Creativ-Ceutical.
  • 400+ professionals across 10 global offices serving 19 of top 20 pharma companies.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Putnam Associates
Jul 12th, 2022
Putnam Associates, LLC hires Antonio Iervolino as Partner

Putnam, a leader in the life sciences strategic advisory services, has welcomed Antonio Iervolino as a Partner in its London office.

Putnam Associates
Sep 16th, 2021
Putnam Associates, Inc. hires Maeghan Sulham as Chief People Officer

Putnam Associates, a leader in the life sciences strategic advisory services, has welcomed Maeghan Sulham as the new Chief People Officer.

Putnam Associates
Jul 1st, 2021
Putnam Associates, Inc. hires Alex

Alex joined Putnam after receiving his Ph.D. in Experimental and Molecular Medicine from Dartmouth.

Putassoc
Jan 13th, 2021
Putnam Associates, Inc. recognized as one of the 50 best consulting firms to work for in North America

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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