Senior Lifesciences Analyst ( Location Kolkata)

JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR LIFESCIENCES ANALYST Job Location: Kolkata, India Position Overview: The Senior Life Sciences Analyst will play a critical client-facing consulting role, partnering with global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and CROs to solve high-impact business problems. This position combines domain expertise, analytical rigor, AI-driven innovation, and strategic problem-solving to deliver transformative outcomes across the Lifesciences value chain. The ideal candidate will bring deep consulting experience, strong analytical capabilities, a passion for emerging AI technologies, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders while driving end-to-end project delivery. Academic Qualification: - B.E., B.Tech/MBA from top-tier Engineering/B-School OR - Masters in any quantitative field from a leading University Experience (Required): - 810 years of overall professional experience - Minimum 6 years of consulting experience with a reputed consulting organization serving Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or related sectors - Proven experience owning and managing end-to-end project delivery - Minimum 5 years of experience delivering AI, analytics, machine learning, or data science initiatives - Demonstrated success working with multinational clients and cross-functional teams Required Skills & Competencies - Strong understanding of Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical business processes with knowledge of industry trends, regulatory considerations, and emerging digital transformation initiatives. - Exceptional analytical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities with experience framing ambiguous business challenges into actionable work-streams - Ability to translate AI outputs into actionable business recommendations. - Proven experience managing senior client stakeholders and cross-functional teams. - Robust communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels within and outside the organization - Excellent presentation skills - Good knowledge of AI related technology with exposure to Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) applications in Life Sciences. - Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms and modern AI ecosystems will be preferred Roles and responsibilities - Support business development activities, including client workshops, solution presentations, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and RFP responses. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and consultants, to work on various presales initiatives - Work directly with multinational clients, using AI to solve real-world business problems. - Engage with senior stakeholders to understand business objectives, define problem statements, and recommend strategic solutions. - Translate complex analytical findings into actionable insights and executive-level recommendations. - Mentor junior team members and contribute to building Life Sciences and AI/Analytics capabilities within the organization. - Stay abreast of emerging trends in Life Sciences, AI, Generative AI, and advanced analytics to drive innovation and thought leadership. Preferred candidate profile .