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Link to LEK - PhD/MD/PharmD Program - Virtual - 2026
Location
Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco
Job Description
Link to LEK PhD/MD/PharmD Program
Date: April 27 - 29, 2026
Apply by: March 8, 2026
Program Overview
Link to L.E.K. is an immersive program for PhDs, MDs and PharmDs designed to provide participants with an in-depth view of life sciences strategy consulting and more specifically, the Life Sciences Specialist (LSS) role. This program will be held virtually and will feature opportunities to:
Learn more about L.E.K. as a firm and the type of work we do
Gain hands-on experience working through a simulated case with Life Sciences Consultants and present findings to senior management
Network with all levels of the Life Sciences team
Participants will receive an accelerated invitation to final round interviews for Life Sciences Specialist roles.
Qualifications
L.E.K. seeks highly motivated, creative, and entrepreneurial candidates who meet the following requirements:
Currently enrolled in a top PhD / post-doc, MD or PharmD program within the Life Sciences (e.g., biology, pathology, chemical engineering, etc.)
Interested in pursuing full-time consulting opportunities in 2027
High degree of comfort with quantitative analysis
Outstanding record of academic achievement, notable extracurricular interests, and demonstrated leadership and initiative
Application Process
In addition to submitting a resume, candidates will be required to complete an assessment by the deadline of March 8, 2026. This enables us to gain a more comprehensive understanding of each candidate’s skills, strengths, and potential.
Selected candidates will be invited to a virtual case interview the week of March 23, 2026 and program invites will be extended by early April.
L.E.K Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.