Managing Consultant – Life Sciences Advisory – Commercial

Managing Consultant – Life Sciences Advisory – Commercial

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Science, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Business or related course of study, advanced degree/PhD.
• Minimum 5-7 years of prior relevant work or consulting experience working with large global pharma, mid-sized pharma and/or biotech clients.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch.
• The ability to analyze complex information, identify key issues, and develop effective strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.
• Must have subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas as it pertains to life sciences: product planning and development; market access, pricing & reimbursement; product commercialization & launch.
• 2 plus years experience managing the activities of a project team including workplan, staffing, deadlines scope and budget.
• Demonstrated success supervising, coaching and mentoring more junior level staff and ownership and guidance of their career development.
• Must be willing and able to travel to client sites across the US, up to 20% of the time.
• Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from cultivation to completion.
• Manage the activities of the designated project team and support the day to day management of the client relationship.
• Effectively develop and manage work plans, staffing, deadlines and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead team meetings and guide, manage, and coach Consultants and Senior Consultants, providing constructive feedback on their project participation and overall career development.
• Work closely with Directors and Managing Directors to keep them abreast of project progress and important developments.
• Take part in sales initiatives and Practice development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred – PhD, PharmD, MBA, MS.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be collaborative and a team player.
• Must have exceptional client management experience including expanding client relationships within an organization and ability to recognize and communicate add-on and/or cross business opportunities at external clients.