Question 1

Do I need consulting experience to join?

Accepted Answer

No. HCG runs a semester-long Analyst program with weekly training sessions led by VPs of Training who have served as consultants and project leads. By the end, Analysts work on real client projects and attend client meetings alongside consulting teams.

Question 2

Do I need to be a biology or business major?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. Current and past members have come from Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Political Science, and many other fields. HCG looks for leadership ability, problem-solving skills, and eagerness to learn rather than a specific major.

Question 3

What kinds of companies does HCG work with?

Accepted Answer

HCG works primarily with life sciences and healthcare companies, including pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations, plus technology companies focused on digital health and healthcare innovation. Project types span data science, market strategy, financial modeling, and operational decision-making.

Question 4

What types of consulting work do members actually do?

Accepted Answer

Teams deliver market research, financial modeling, and product strategy work. Past deliverables include recurring software monetization strategies, data monetization strategies, pricing strategies for surgical device companies, and go-to-market strategies for digital health startups.

Question 5

Where do HCG alumni end up?

Accepted Answer

Alumni go into consulting (Bain, McKinsey, ZS, Guidehouse, CRA), biotech and pharma (Lilly, Genentech, Roche, Abbott), finance (Mercer, Deutsche Bank, Leerink), and higher study including programs at NYU Stern and Stanford Medicine.

Healthcare Consulting Group at Berkeley