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An Unconventional Path: One Medical Student’s Journey Into Consulting

Tom Spencer

As I went through my medical training I even came to the point where I just knew I would be a surgical oncologist. I decided to pursue a master’s degree alongside my current training in order to better understand how clinical research played a driving role in the pharmaceutical and medical device business world.

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Simon-Kucher & Partners Interviews & Culture

Management Consulted

The firm has developed an impressive client list of many Fortune 500 companies from a variety of industries, but the majority of its business comes from pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medical technology firms. Exit opportunities from Simon-Kucher are plentiful, and vary greatly depending on your experience while at the firm. Internships.

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BTS Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

BTS Group specializes in digital technology, leadership development, sales training, and assessments. However, the firm operates in five main practice areas: Assessments, Business Acumen, Leadership Development, Sales Training, and Strategy Execution. Pharmaceutical and Biotech. BTS GROUP KEY STATS. Business Acumen. Innovation.

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IMS Consulting Group (IMS Health) Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

By 1969 , they had proven themselves and were held as the gold standard in pharmaceutical market research in Europe and Asia. Real – world evidence training. Obviously due to the fact that IMS Consulting Group has such a narrow focus, your exit opportunities will tend to skew towards healthcare/pharmaceuticals/biotech.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

A year after graduation, my rugby career started to show promise and I quit my analyst job to focus on training and competing. This provided me with a steady income, a flexible schedule to travel and train and also helped me tap into my “inner entrepreneur” (I have started three businesses since this experience).

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PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Management Consulted

Pharmaceuticals & Life Science. You will have specifically designated training to increase your technical skills, both at the beginning of your tenure and throughout. Additional instruction outside of their corporate training classroom is entirely for you to seek out. Entertainment & Media. Financial Services.

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Top Consulting Firms

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While McKinsey, Bain, or BCG will probably provide the most powerful resume augmentation, every one of the top consulting firms carries a blend of size and prestige that can take you places. However, the skill-building opportunities are widely praised, particularly for those with a deep interest in biotech and pharmaceuticals.