Gateway to Guidehouse

Gateway to Guidehouse Life Sciences is an immersive three-day program aimed at providing advanced degree candidates an inside view into Guidehouse’s Life Sciences (LS) practice.

Candidates selected for the program will experience what consulting is like at Guidehouse and learn core consulting skills through a simulated Life Sciences project. Candidates will also have the opportunity to network with Guidehouse subject matter experts, including those with an advanced degree background.

The 2024 program will take place July 10 – 12 in Chicago, IL. The application portal is now open and will close April 5, 2024.

Eligibility

Graduate Degree

Enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, JD) in Summer 2024 with anticipated graduation by Summary 2025 or currently a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.

Interest

Demonstrated interest in strategy consulting / business and the Life Sciences (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotech, MedTech companies)

Skills

Strong critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and oral and written communication skills.

In-Person Attendance

Available to attend the in-person Gateway to Guidehouse Life Sciences program in Chicago.

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Our Participants Speak

Learn: “Learning how to think like a Guidehouse consultant and how to communicate the 'so what' was one of the best professional skills I developed. I have been asking 'so what' during my case practices and while preparing my research presentations since then!" - Gateway to Guidehouse participant

Network: “I thoroughly enjoyed the Gateway to Guidehouse Life Sciences program. The opportunity to interact with the Guidehouse Life Sciences team across various seniority levels, as well as fellow participants throughout the program was incredibly rewarding. Everyone involved was exceptionally friendly and supportive, fostering a welcoming environment.” - Gateway to Guidehouse participant

Develop: “I really enjoyed the case simulation & presentation. It was really eye-opening and inspiring to learn from everyone's approach to the case. The feedback from the 'panel of clients' was crucial and helped me see both scientific and strategic perspectives.” - Gateway to Guidehouse participant

Application Timeline & Process Overview

Application portal will be opened on March 1, 2024. Interested candidates must submit their application before 11:59PM ET on April 5, 2024. Candidates will receive an invitation to interview for the program by end of May and will proceed to one Behavioral and one Case Interview with Guidehouse LS team members. Candidates will be informed of their program status before the program begins.

Participants selected for the Gateway to Guidehouse Life Sciences program will also be advanced to final-round interviews for a full-time consulting role at Guidehouse Life Sciences beginning Summer 2025.

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Gateway to Guidehouse Life Sciences