Junior Practice Specialist - Product Development

In this role, you will combine consulting skills with McKinsey digital solutions and product/industry knowledge to serve clients in product development related projects.

You will have the opportunity to work in an intellectually-challenging business environment, build strong problem solving skills and develop team and client leadership skills. A majority of your time will be spent at client sites as part of a consulting team, helping solve complex problems. This work includes conducting consumer insight analysis to better understand product improvement aspects as well as enhancing product design effectiveness and quality attributes. Additionally, you will analyze the cost modeling of products, conduct competitive analysis with competitors products and build sustainable capabilities for R&D.

You will also work with McKinsey’s network of industry and functional practices on developing cutting edge knowledge related to the product development domain, leading various initiatives, and building the firm’s proprietary knowledge on product development related topics.

You’ll gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. You will receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring. This support includes a senior member from the practice to guide your career. You’ll receive guidance and support from your local office in the selection of client projects, helping you to further develop your skills and build your network.

You will be based in our Taipei office and will be part of McKinsey’s Operations practice in Greater China. Our Operations practice assists our clients in solving complex operational challenges. Blending strategic thinking with hands-on practicality, our teams of consultants and experts work to develop and implement operational strategies that solve our clients' most critical problems.

This group strives to improve productivity and effectiveness of our clients by working to create higher-value products and services and more attractive product lines. The team serves clients in different industry sectors with a concentration in Automotive, Assembly, Aerospace, Industrials, High-Tech, Telecom, Pharma, and Medical Products.

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