L.E.K. Consulting Jobs

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L.E.K., a global consulting firm founded in 1983 in London, England by James Lawrence, Iain Evans, and Richard Koch, has expanded its footprint to 20 offices across 5 continents, establishing a robust presence in sectors such as Life Sciences, Healthcare, Consumer, Industrials, and TMT.

With a strong focus on expertise in areas like Private Equity, Strategy, and Mergers & Acquisitions, the firm defied convention from the start, adopting the acronym L.E.K. instead of conventional naming.

Despite facing initial challenges, L.E.K. persevered, aided by the unwavering support of its founders and friends. Today, boasting over 2,200 employees and a global reach, L.E.K. stands as a testament to resilience and strategic acumen. Keep reading to learn about job openings at the firm.

Firm Stats

L.E.K. Consulting Website: www.lek.com
L.E.K. Consulting Global Headquarters: London, England
L.E.K. Consulting U.S. Headquarters: Boston, MA
L.E.K. Consulting Employees: 2,200+
L.E.K. Consulting Locations: 12 countries, 20 offices

L.E.K. Job Openings

Here are some of our recommended jobs:

U.S. Life Sciences Specialist

Applications Due: Rolling

Base Salary: $152,000

Offices Hiring For: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco

Qualifications and Experience Needed:

• • • Life-sciences-focused Ph.D, MD or PharmD
    • International candidates will be considered

Lateral Associate

Applications Due: Rolling

Offices Hiring For: Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco

Qualifications and Experience Needed:

• • • A bachelor’s degree from a renowned school with outstanding academic achievement
    • 6-12 months of full time work experience
    • Strong analytical and communication skills
    • Significant professional experiences
    • Demonstrated leadership and initiative

Senior Data Scientist

Applications Due: Rolling

Offices Hiring For: Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco

Qualifications and Experience Needed:

• • • Degree in a quantitative and/or business discipline preferred
    • A minimum of 4 years of experience in applied data science with a solid foundation in machine learning, statistical modeling, and analysis
      Strong knowledge, experience, and fluency in a wide variety of tools including Python with data science and machine learning libraries
    • Technical understanding of machine learning algorithms; experience with deriving insights by performing data science techniques including classification models, clustering analysis, time-series modeling, NLP; technical knowledge of optimization is a plus
    • Expertise in developing and deploying machine learning models in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a deep understanding of cloud services, architecture, and scalable solutions. (e.g., Sagemaker, Azure ML, Kubernetes, Airflow)
    • Proficient Excel, PowerPoint presentation and excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to explain complex algorithms to business stakeholders

Check out more job openings at the L.E.K. Careers page.

L.E.K. Consulting Salary

Salaries at LEK Consulting vary depending on role, experience and even by location. Yet, here are the basic numbers you can expect as a general base.

L.E.K. Consulting Undergraduate & Master’s Consultant Salary:

• $95,000 (UK: £50,000) (Europe: €36,000)
• Performance Bonus:
• up to $3,000 (UK: up to £2,750) (Europe: up to €3,000)

See MBA figures and hundreds of other firm salaries on our Consulting Salaries Report.

L.E.K. Interview Prep

Typically, interviews at L.E.K. are conducted in two rounds. The initial round may occur on campus or via phone, while the second round occurs at their offices alongside senior staff members. Expect both rounds to involve case studies, with a strong emphasis on market sizing and strategic inquiries. Particularly in the U.S., L.E.K. is renowned for its Healthcare and Life Sciences focus, so anticipate cases related to Biopharma, Healthcare Services, and MedTech.

Consultants often craft cases based on their own experiences, tailored to the office's expertise, such as Aerospace and Defense. The fit portion of the interview will delve into teamwork, conflict resolution, and skill development. If you have a background in healthcare or Life Sciences, highlight it, but avoid getting overly technical; L.E.K. prioritizes the commercial aspects of these fields.

For expert help preparing for your interview, check out our Black Belt prep program.

L.E.K. Info Session

Enjoy this info session with Managing Director Matt Mancuso for our consulting community.

Each month, a different consulting firm presents to the community. We were thrilled to have L.E.K. present earlier this year. And for the first time, we're making a portion of that session available to watch.

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• Case Interview: Complete Prep Guide (2024)