All:I have a degree in microbiology from a well-respected research university. I currently work (2 years now) for a well-respected consulting firm in the strategy practice (non-MBB). In the future, I would like to join a boutique strategy consulting firm in biotechnology / pharma / healthcare or possibly move into this specialist area at a larger firm.Can you please provide advice regarding the best boutique firms in this area? Are strategy consulting (including R&D, operational strategies, and traditional strategy consulting) skills in this area valued by the most elite consulting firms? I am considering an MBA in the future, so the experience I gain now is key to future opportunities and a definitive skill set.