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Knowledge Analyst - Life Sciences

Job ID: 102652
  • Shanghai
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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You will be based in our Shanghai office in China as part of our global Life Sciences and Client Capabilities Network.
Colleagues in our global Client Capabilities Network deliver distinctive client impact through assets and expertise and are driven by a culture of innovation.
Within our Life Sciences practice, you’ll be part of our team’s global Life Sciences Intelligence (LSI) team which consists of around 100 professionals across analytics, knowledge, capabilities, and insights. The Life Sciences practice helps clients across dedicated functional service lines spanning Commercial, R&D, and Operations, as well as a host of functional joint ventures.
You will conduct industry analyses, stay up to date with industry developments, and support our consultants in applying cutting-edge industry knowledge to client problem-solving. Additionally, you will directly serve clients in your areas of expertise.
In this role, you will leverage your experience in the life sciences industry to act as a thought partner to client teams and clients on a wide range of topics, including commercial strategy, research and development, and operations.
You will collaborate with a network of life sciences practitioners to serve pharmaceutical, medtech, and other life sciences companies on a variety of topics, such as growth strategy, market entry strategy, transformation, and more.
Furthermore, you will develop innovative tools, solutions, and analytical products to enhance the impact of our client work, becoming a trusted thought partner for both consultants and clients. You will have access to cutting-edge data sources—both internal and external—and will utilize proprietary McKinsey analytical modules to uncover new insights and opportunities that drive impact. Your findings will be synthesized into McKinsey-formatted deliverables, including written memos, numerical analyses, and presentations.

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
  • Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
  • A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
  • Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your qualifications and skills

  • Undergraduate degree in business, marketing, economics, finance, engineering, life sciences, or public health
  • 1+ years of experience in pharma, healthcare, or medtech operations, R&D, market access, marketing, and sales
  • Understanding of economic, financial, and general business concepts
  • Proficiency in data visualization, analytics, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Experience with Alteryx and Tableau is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
  • Highly inquisitive, innovative individual with strong multi-tasking ability
  • Ability to accomplish work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-cultural environment
  • Professional attitude and service orientation
  • Team-player with people skills; ability to coach, motivate, and inspire others
  •  Ability to structure ambiguous problems and take actions to solve them
  • Excellent communication skills in Chinese and English
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Industries
  • Healthcare Systems & Services
  • Life Sciences
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Job Skill Group - CSS Pre-Associate
Job Skill Code - KA - Knowledge Analyst
Function -
Industry - Healthcare Systems & Services;Life Sciences
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Mon Oct 20 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Shanghai
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - China
LinkedIn Job Title - Knowledge Analyst - Life Sciences
LinkedIn Function - Research
LinkedIn Industry - Biotechnology;Hospital & Health Care;Medical Devices
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Entry level