I'm exploring consulting after PhD+professional experiences in NGS technologies. Question about LEK for the experts - how does the LSS track differ from the post-MBA consultant track in terms of work, career progression and compensation?

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LSS > SLSS > Consultant (1.5-2 years), whereas post-MBA start as Consultants

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AC1 is correct. LSS hires are managed by Consultants (post MBA role) for two years before getting promoted to consultant

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Thank you AC1, this is helpful!

Compensation-wise, LSS’s at LEK get paid less than post-PhDers in MBB starting out but get paid more than what you would enter at as a PhD in life science boutique consulting firms (from what I’ve seen). After two years as an LSS/SLSS, I’ve seen people exit as a SM/AD in pharma and biotech

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Thanks LEK2! Yeah, I was asking if it was common to exit to other boutiques or MBB after a stint as LSS.

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