Associate Consultant, Healthcare Strategy

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Stout's Strategy Group is a leader in evidence-based strategic advisory, fueling our clients' decisions with unparalleled insight and incisive advice for rapidly evolving markets. Our versatile methodology combining the precision of a world-class research firm with the agility of a highly specialized consultancy can be swiftly deployed to frame disruption, challenge mindsets, and activate data. The results are game-changing outcomes for our clients.

Impact You'll Make

Stout is looking for Associate Consultants to join our growing firm. At Stout, expectations are high but empowering. Your ideas will be heard, and your thoughts valued as we help clients grow and drive strategic advantage. You will be a key contributor on client engagements and project deliverables. Quite simply, you will get the developmental benefits of big firm clients with the high touch of a boutique culture.

Stout operates in a flexible hybrid office model. This is a full-time salaried position located in our Arlington, Virginia office. Stout offers industry leading compensation, robust benefits, and schedule flexibility.

What You'll Do

Associate Consultants are integral to Stout's success as a firm. As an Associate Consultant in Healthcare Strategy, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing the data that will enable the strong delivery of work to our exclusive list of clients in life sciences and healthcare services. More specifically, you will:

• Support development of global pharmaceutical/biotech KOL network to conduct original research
• Conduct original primary research with clinical trial sites to better understand development timelines and to inform strategic decisions
• Conduct secondary research and analysis of breaking press releases, news, publications, and industry events to support original insight into market dynamics
• Contribute to continued improvement of products and services
• Attend and support coverage of global industry conferences
• Attend and support coverage of earnings calls, investor conferences, and webinars
• Develop relationships with key client maps and add measurable value to our client relationships
• Support the execution of typical commercial due diligence workstreams, such as generating market sizing and forecasting models, conducting customer surveys, performing competitive analysis, etc.
• Positively contribute to the dynamic, high-achieving atmosphere of the firm
• Travel domestically and/or internationally to support coverage of global industry conferences

This role differs from our Associate Consultant - Strategy role in its focus. Associate Consultants in Healthcare Strategy will be staffed full-time on life sciences and healthcare services client engagements.

What You'll Bring

Stout is comprised of an intellectually curious, eclectic, and motivated team of peers, resulting in a vibrant office environment that is fast-paced, collaborative, and entertaining. Our team is fanatical about client service and personal accountability. We value individual contribution, creativity, teamwork, and humor. Additional qualifications include:

• BA or BS required with focus on biology, biochemistry, biotechnology and/or life sciences, with a graduation date of May 2026 and a clear track record of academic excellence (minimum 3.5 GPA); Advanced degree welcomed but not required
• Prior experience (including internship experience) in research, consulting, pharmaceuticals, or similar experience preferred
• Working knowledge of drug development and commercialization lifecycle
• Aptitude for networking, primary research, and secondary research
• Well-honed business acumen and analytical skills
• Desire to learn and demonstrated ability to master new subject areas quickly
• Strong communication, technical writing, and critical thinking skills
• Strong work ethic, dedicated, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
• Time management and multitasking abilities to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Foreign language capabilities are a plus

Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover letter*

*We'd love to hear your story! In your cover letter, please share why consulting feels like the right path for you, and why Stout is where you want to grow.

How You'll Thrive

• Embrace high levels of responsibility and take initiative to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and clients while building strong relationships.
• Demonstrate analytical rigor and attention to detail in all aspects of the role.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset, contributing to both personal and organizational growth.

Why Stout?
At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.

We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.

We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.

Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.