Pharmaceutical/Life sciences consulting cases

Hi there,

This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it:

• In my perspective, the key questions is whether in your specific situation, it is required to gather some in-depth knowledge on the pharma and life sciences industries or not. For instance, unless you apply in an industry-specific boutique or as an experienced hire in the specific practice, chances are quite low that interviewers will expect you to have in-depth knowledge.
• If you actually need to gather in-depth knowledge on the industries and related case studies, I would advise you to 1) have a look at Big 4/ analyst reports on those specific industries (consulting companies' reports tend to be very focused on specific topics) and 2) gather all types of pharma and life sciences case studies from case books and PrepLounge you may find. Still, it will not hurt to do a couple of case studies from other industries either.

In case you want a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please feel free to contact me directly.

I hope this helps,

Hagen

Hi there,

HBS 2014

• Pharmaceutical Rare Disease Business Growth pg. 49
• 3.. Healthcare pg. 84

Stern 2017

• GGC Health pg 44
• Botox pg 163

Tepper 2018

• Regional Health Plan pg 9

Kellog 2016

• Maine Apples

If you end up needing more please let me know!

If you're gearing up for pharma and life sciences consulting cases, the best way to prep is by diving into books and websites that cover the ins and outs of the pharmaceutical industry. Look for resources that explain how the industry works, its challenges, and trends. Books like The McKinsey Engagement and Case in Point are handy for understanding consulting cases, while websites like Pharma Intelligence and Pharma IQ offer industry-specific insights. Good luck with your prep!

Hey, 

What you are looking for is very niche, so am afraid there isn't plenty available. Some suggestions:

1. Search for casebooks and find Pharma/LS cases
2. Make yourself familiar with the pharma value chain. Look at GSK, AZ and Takeda's websites. There is plenty on there
3. Find peers on PrepLounge who are preparing the same

While I don't have any relevant cases myself, I now work in Healthcare/LS industry. So, I am more than happy to help you with the concepts, framework and share my knowledge. Feel free to send me a direct message.

Let me add that you can find some good cases at Preplounge, just follow this link: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases

and the write “pharmaceutical” or “life science” (or "health) in the search box.

Hi!

I recommend checking expert cases here on PrepLounge. You could also refer to other well-known case books such as LBS and MIT.

Hope this helps.

Best,

Anto