Would advise to stay away from SKP LS in Boston - Consultant Simon-Kucher Employee Review

1.0
Nov 13, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

My overall suggestion is to look elsewhere. But for fairness sake: 1) Clearly established as the No 1 pricing expert. With that comes optimized/standardized methodologies and ton of internal knowledge/experience to reference 2) Collegiality among consultants/below partner level which makes day-to-day pains slightly less painful (see cons) 3) Global project scope: whether you like it or not, you will become familiar with global health systems/market access/pricing

Cons

Many cons, and it all comes down to this: SKP US treats its people extremely poorly, and at the end of the day all of the pros are definitely not worth the stress/frustration/hours of work, also provided that there are many other quality LS consulting firms in the US who hire similar caliber of talent. Few salient examples: firing people (whether it be new-ish hires with less than a year with the firm or firing consultants who were recently promoted without proper explanations), annual raise less than inflation rate when the firm is supposedly growing rapidly (while globally SKP may be growing, there are signs that SKP US LS may not be performing and laying people off which might explain some of those firings) On top of that, layer in the thick air in the office of many consultants being overworked, under-recognized, underappreciated, and being underpaid even at director level. I honestly don't know a single person who is truly happy at SKP.

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5.0
Apr 2, 2026
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Pros

The prioritization of culture really stood out to me. After going through the interview and onboarding process, I’ve developed a strong appreciation for that level of vetting. I can honestly say I feel fully supported in my role, enjoy coming to work each day, and am able to work both meaningfully and efficiently.

Cons

No major cons. It’s very much a learn-by-doing environment, so success really comes down to being open, curious, proactive, and comfortable learning from your mistakes.

2.0
Jan 6, 2026
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Pros

The consultants who deliver the company’s services are highly intelligent, capable, and genuinely great to work with. The day-to-day collaboration within consulting teams is a strong positive.

Cons

HR-related issues significantly impact the employee experience. - There is no clear, structured employee handbook; updates have reportedly been “in progress” for over a year. - The US office is not international-employee friendly. Several colleagues experienced passive-aggressive responses from the head of HR when attempting to transition to another office due to visa-related constraints. - Unprofessional communication has been sent to employees who submitted resignations (e.g., “We would have made a different decision about your employment had we known your intentions to leave”). - Encourages more use of telehealth for medical insurance, which appears to prioritize cost savings over employee choice and access to care.

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