Job Description - Strategy & Transactions – Strategy (Sr. Consultant)

At Deloitte Strategy & Transactions (S&T), we don’t just advise — we architect the future. Our team is uniquely positioned at the intersection of strategy and execution, empowering clients to tackle their most pressing challenges and unlock transformative growth.

We work with C-suite executives, Boards, and business leaders to answer the questions that matter most — from navigating complex M&A and driving digital transformation, to reshaping operating models and unlocking new market opportunities. We are trusted advisors during our clients' most critical, high-stakes moments.

But we don’t stop at client impact — we are equally passionate about investing in our people. At S&T, you’ll be part of a dynamic team culture that accelerates leadership development, fosters curiosity, and delivers hands-on experience at the forefront of strategy and transactions. We design differentiated career paths that empower our talent to thrive.

Our capabilities span the full lifecycle of transformation — from Enterprise and Growth Strategy to Enterprise Technology and Transformation Strategy, end-to-end M&A, valuation and modeling, and performance improvement & restructuring, to infrastructure & real estate advisory and sustainability-driven innovation.

If you’re looking to work where bold thinking meets real-world impact — and where your growth matters as much as your clients’ — Strategy & Transactions is your next move.

The team

Our Strategy practice brings together several key capabilities that will allow us to architect integrated programs that transform our clients’ businesses, including Corporate & Business Unit Strategy, Technology Strategy & Insights, Enterprise Model Design, Enterprise Cloud Strategy and Business Transformation.

Strategy professionals will serve as trusted advisors to our clients, working with them to make clear data-driven choices about where to play and how to win, in order to drive growth and enterprise value.

Work you will do

Deloitte’s ‘Strategy’ offering helps companies address the entire range of top management challenges including pursuing new growth opportunities, developing go-to-market strategies, channel strategies, and pricing strategies.

·       Identify strategies for growth and value creation

·       Develop the appropriate business models, operating models, and capabilities to support their strategic vision

·       Maximize the ROI on technology investments and leverage technology trends to architect future business strategies

Required Experience and Skills

Strategy-specific experience:

Enterprise and Growth Strategy – Life Sciences and Health Care

·       Experience working for / with leading companies in the Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical / Biotech), US Provider and/or US Payor/Health Plan/PBM industries, OR Consulting experience serving Life Sciences and Healthcare clients

·       Hands-on exposure of one or more of the following:

o    Strategic capabilities: Corporate Strategy, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Market Research / Assessment, Business Case Development

o    Domain-specific capabilities: R&D strategy, Clinical Development strategy, Launch Planning and Readiness, Operating Model Assessment, Market Access Strategy, Pricing and Reimbursement strategy, Vendor Assessment in Life Sciences and Healthcare

·       Interest and knowledge about the current trends in Life Sciences and Healthcare, especially pertaining to the US market

·       Understanding of niche subject matter (such as cell and gene therapies) will be an added benefit

·       Exposure to working in non-India geographies (preferably US) and / or interacting with global stakeholders is a plus

Core Consulting Skills

·       Ability to develop understanding of new topics quickly; conduct targeted research and derive insights relevant for client

·       Clear and concise communication – ability to articulate thoughts well, ask relevant questions – be able to participate in team discussions (both internally and with clients)

·       Good client presence – interact and build relationships with clients and other team members, conduct client interviews, participate in workshops/trainings and present recommendations

·       Analytical thinking - ability to perform detailed, quantitative analysis and research (primary and secondary). Synthesize and present insights and recommendations from data.

·       Logical structuring - structured approach to problem solving and ability to perform root cause analysis of client problems

·       Deadline-oriented and quality focused - develop and own development of deliverables. Own and manage specific work-thread, develop plans for components of engagement, manage and mentor junior resources

·       Collaboration - Be able to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels. Be able to prioritize tasks, manage change in scope, work on multiple assignments, and raise concerns/questions where appropriate

·       Network - ability to chart one’s own career and build networks within the organization

Qualifications Required:

·       MBA or other Master’s degree from a premier (Tier-1) school in India or abroad

·       1 to 4 years of relevant experience (post MS / MBA), including focus on Pharma/ Life Sciences/ Healthcare