Looking for where to begin with pharmaceutical consulting? This article will provide brief definitions and rankings of best pharmaceutical consulting firms in the industry.
Pharmaceutical consulting overview
What is pharmaceutical consulting?
Pharmaceutical consultants help companies in the pharmaceutical industry solve their problems. These problems can come from the business and operational functions or the technical (pharmaceutical) functions.
A pharmaceutical consulting firm, itself being an industry classification, may cover multiple functions (nonclinical testing, clinical trial design, manufacturing, regulatory agency interactions, submission preparation and so on), and come from various “tiers” (MBB, Big 4, boutique, etc.).
Pharmaceutical consultants can choose to work at these firms among other consultants, ranging from small, boutique firms that specialize in healthcare to a global conglomerate with specific branches handling the healthcare industry.
Compensation
The average Pharmaceutical Consultant salary in the United States is $67,898, but the range typically falls between $44,740 and $75,964. Your salary depends on qualifications, experience and the time spent in your profession. Additionally, consulting firms can offer fringe benefits such as sick leave, vacation, travel reimbursements, etc.
Top pharmaceutical consulting firms
Top Pharmaceutical Consulting Firms
(2021 – US – consulting.us)
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baker Tilly |
| 2 | Deloitte |
| 3 | Grant Thornton |
| 4 | L.E.E. Consulting |
| 5 | NMS Consulting |
| 6 | PA Consulting Group |
| 7 | EY |
| 8 | Accenture |
| 9 | Alvarez & Marsal |
| 10 | Boston Consulting Group |
| 11 | McKinsey & Company |
| 12 | Cordence Worldwide |
| 13 | Bain & Company |
| 14 | KPMG |
| 15 | Mercer |
| 16 | PwC |
| 17 | Nextcontinent |
| 18 | North Highland |
| 19 | Oliver Wyman |
| 20 | Roland Berger |
| 21 | Strategy& |
Top Pharmaceutical Consulting Firms
(2021 – EU – consultancy.eu)
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cordence Worldwide |
| 2 | Alvarez & Marsal |
| 3 | Valcon |
| 4 | Deloitte |
| 5 | McKinsey & Company |
| 6 | Bain & Company |
| 7 | KPMG |
| 8 | Mercer |
| 9 | BearingPoint |
| 10 | Curzon Consulting |
| 11 | Nextcontinent |
| 12 | NMS Consulting |
| 13 | North Highland |
Top Pharmaceutical Consulting Firms
(2021 – Asia – consultancy.asia)
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | McKinsey & Company |
| 2 | Deloitte |
| 3 | Alvarez & Marsal |
| 4 | Boston Consulting Group |
| 5 | Cordence Worldwide |
| 6 | Bain & Company |
| 7 | KPMG |
| 8 | Mercer |
| 9 | Nextcontinent |
| 10 | NMS Consulting |
| 11 | Strategy& |