Support and lead consulting engagements for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device R&D clients. Responsibilities include research, data analysis, benchmarking, process improvement recommendations, technology and data strategy, requirements gathering, presentations, strategic roadmaps, stakeholder coordination, and project delivery. The role also contributes to client communication, business development support, and digital transformation initiatives involving emerging technologies such as AI/ML and real-world evidence.
About Rancho BioSciences, LLC
Rancho BioSciences is a San Diego–based provider of biomedical data curation and data science services for pharma and biotech, spanning drug discovery through translational research. Our teams of scientists, data engineers, and software experts deliver end-to-end solutions across data curation, management, mining, and analysis to help customers accelerate R&D. We partner long-term with blue-chip clients and emerging biotechs, bringing scientific rigor, quality, and a customer-first mindset to every engagement.
About the role
- As we continue to grow, Rancho BioSciences is seeking an experienced and dynamic R&D Consultant or Consulting Associate to join our team. This role is critical in driving results across a project, ensuring successful execution, strategic alignment, and effective team collaboration. This individual will support and/or drive client engagements in data-related and technology-driven projects, while maintaining strong client engagement and operational efficiency.
What you'll do
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research, data analysis, and benchmarking to support client engagements in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device R&D
- Assist in developing recommendations for process improvements, technology adoption, and data strategy enhancements for life sciences organizations
- Work closely with clients and project teams to gather business requirements, analyze industry trends, and deliver actionable insights
- Prepare presentations, reports, and strategic roadmaps to communicate findings and recommendations to clients and internal teams
- Support project execution by coordinating stakeholder meetings, tracking deliverables, and contributing to the overall engagement
Qualifications
Must-Haves:
- Experience in management consulting with exposure to pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device R&D
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data, conduct market research, and support strategy development
- Experience in R&D operations, drug discovery, or clinical development, with an understanding of key industry challenges and trends
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to develop high-quality presentations, reports, and financial models to support client engagements
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams, interact with clients, and contribute to project deliverables
Nice-to-Haves:
- Advanced degree (PhD, MBA, or MS) in a Life Science related field
- Experience in defining epics, features, and user stories to support digital transformation initiatives, technology implementations, and process improvements in Life Sciences R&D
- Familiarity with emerging technologies in R&D, including AI/ML in drug discovery, real-world evidence (RWE), and digital clinical trials
- Prior experience in business development support, such as assisting in proposal writing, competitive analysis, or client presentations
Note: If you have some, but not all of the experience requirements posted, we encourage you to apply. In some cases, the difference will determine the level at which you qualify to join the team - not an immediate knock-out of your candidacy.
Similar Jobs
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Big Data Analytics • Automation
Lead executive-level customer relationships to drive adoption of PagerDuty products, deliver measurable business value, and mitigate risk. Create and execute adoption and ROI plans, guide process/people change, coordinate cross-functional post-sales teams, and facilitate reviews, trainings, and strategic engagements. Forecast renewals and expansion while representing customer needs to product and sales teams. Travel up to 25% for in-person meetings.
Top Skills:
Ai/MlAutomationCloudDevOpsIt MonitoringPagerduty
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Virtual Reality • App development
Develop and execute UVM/SystemVerilog-based verification for AR display integrated circuits. Build assertion-based testbenches, create and run verification plans with functional and code coverage, use Siemens Questa for simulation and debug, and automate verification flows while collaborating with digital, analog, software, and verification teams.
Top Skills:
AmbaAsicAssertion-Based TestbenchesCode CoverageEmbedded MicrocontrollerEmulationFunctional CoverageI2CLinuxMakeMipiPerlPythonRtlShellSiemens QuestaSpiSystemverilogTclUvmVerilog
Artificial Intelligence • Enterprise Web • Software • Design • Generative AI
Lead strategy and execution for enterprise identity, access control, and governance features. Partner with go-to-market, engineering, and design to build scalable RBAC, audit, and compliance capabilities for large customers and evangelize principles across the product.
Top Skills:
AIAudit LoggingCompliance FrameworksIdentity And Access Management (Iam)Role-Based Access Control (Rbac)Webflow
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute
