Putnam
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Beyond Putnam's commitment and expertise to revolutionizing life sciences consulting is a determination to “bring out the best in each other.” Putnam’s commitment to development makes it a great choice for anybody looking to acquire practical knowledge of the industry by training alongside an enthusiastic team of like-minded professionals while delivering exceptional value to clients.
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As a leading firm in its life sciences niche, Putnam is a compelling choice for any consultant who combines a scientific or medical background with business acumen. Insiders note that the firm has a strong business outlook, staying resilient and growing even amidst difficult economic headwinds for the life sciences consulting field.
Another aspect of Putnam that its consultants can’t talk enough about is its warm, nurturing, and accepting culture. Insiders love the firm’s authentic commitment to DEI, as well as its commitment to taking care of its employees' mental and physical health by going out of its way to protect their work-life balance.
In terms of compensation, Putnam may start slow, but the pay ramps up quickly. Its employees love t...
About the Company
Putnam, an Inizio Advisory company, is a leading scientific and strategic consulting partner that helps the global life science community make confident decisions, build value, and bring life-changing innovations to clinicians and patients. For more than 30 years, the firm has helped clients solve their most complex challenges across therapeutic areas, business functions, geographic markets, healthcare sectors, and technology platforms. The firm is comprised of 400+ team members on three continents.
Putnam believes that to create real, lasting change in human health, it must bring out the best in its people, in every way and at every level. It offers a boutique-firm feel inside a global enterprise to serve leaders in the life sciences industry, including the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies. The firm operates based on its cor...
Employee Reviews
- “People come for the work but stay for the people and culture. Putnam is very inclusive and welcoming.”
- “There is a real culture of learning at Putnam. It’s one of the things we do best. All of our senior project team members have an expectation and a desire to teach our junior team members new skills and frameworks for strategic thinking.”
- “The firm offers great flexibility in how and when we work, provided that we are delivering excellent work for our clients and collaborating closely with internal team members.”
- “We have a culture of prioritizing mental and physical health. I’ve been on multiple projects where client demands would have caused overwork on the team, and Putnam’s partners and managers stepped up to protect the team’s time and health. This is the rule, not the exception.”
Why Work Here
Putnam is a premier strategy consulting firm serving biopharmaceutical, diagnostics, medtech, and private equity / venture capital clients. For over 30 years, we have provided objective, high impact strategic advice and analytical services, helping to support clients in crucial business decisions at all stages of the product and franchise lifecycle. We are proudly part of Inizio Advisory, an ecosystem of healthcare advisory businesses offering the finest depth of expertise you need, all under one roof.
Getting Hired Here
- “The hiring process felt very rigorous and fair, while also being inviting and allowing me to show who I am as an individual.”
- “The interview process consists of multiple rounds of case interviews. The final round is a multi-interview ‘super day’ format. We turn around our feedback relatively quickly and the hiring team likes to keep candidates informed about their status in the process.”
- “We’re seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds who are scientifically or commercially oriented.”
- “The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment, has a sharp analytical mindset, and loves learning.”
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