Op model Consultant

PA Consulting•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 4000 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics. We are seeking talented consultants to join our Operating Model team, working closely with clients to shape, design, and deliver innovative business and technology‑enabled transformations. This role offers the opportunity to work primarily across the Life Sciences sector, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical and biotech organizations. While our core emphasis is Life Sciences, there is also openness to relevant consumer sector experience where operating model transformation is a priority. You will gain meaningful exposure to complex organizations and play a direct role in influencing how they operate. What You’ll Do: Support or lead components of operating model design work Help shape how organizations define capabilities, roles, structures, and processes Bring structured thinking and problem-solving to complex operational and strategic challenges Partner with clients at all levels to deliver practical, sustainable change Collaborate with colleagues in strategy, digital, and agile teams Contribute to workstreams such as capability mapping, process optimization, business case development, and transformation roadmaps

Requirements

Academic background and/or professional experience in life sciences, business, analytics, or a related field relevant to transforming complex organizations.
At least 2+ years of professional experience in consulting or in a relevant industry role (early‑career is welcome, but not entry‑level).
Experience or strong interest in pharmaceutical and biotech operating models; exposure to consumer sector operating model work is also beneficial.
Demonstrated problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and structured delivery capabilities.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with comfort in fast-moving environments.
Defining market and customer models
Setting strategic vision and design principles
Designing organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities
Mapping capabilities and optimizing processes
Developing business cases and benefits frameworks
Defining transformation roadmaps and mobilizing change

Nice To Haves

Experience with consulting, operating model design, business analysis, process design, product ownership, or enterprise transformation (nice‑to‑have, not required).

Responsibilities

Support or lead components of operating model design work
Help shape how organizations define capabilities, roles, structures, and processes
Bring structured thinking and problem-solving to complex operational and strategic challenges
Partner with clients at all levels to deliver practical, sustainable change
Collaborate with colleagues in strategy, digital, and agile teams
Contribute to workstreams such as capability mapping, process optimization, business case development, and transformation roadmaps