Manager, Life Sciences Strategy Consulting

BGBx Consulting
Washington +1 more
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-career professionals comfortable with managing multiple engagements and client interaction, with a focus on life sciences and a hybrid work arrangement in major US cities.

Best fit for

  • Mid-career professionals with experience in leading small teams and delivering strategic insights to clients
    — “Lead small project teams of consultants, providing direction and coaching”
  • Candidates with a background in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sectors and strong communication skills
    — “Healthcare experience preferred at either of the following: A leading management consulting firm Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Medical Device company”
  • Individuals who thrive in hybrid roles requiring direct client interaction and project management
    — “Managers may act as the primary contact for the client and are expected to be able to engage with the client independently on day-to-day matters”

Things to consider

  • The role requires managing multiple engagements simultaneously, which may demand strong time management and prioritization skills
    — “handle the day-to-day management of multiple engagements at a time”
  • Candidates should be prepared to work in a hybrid model, with in-office presence required in one of the US offices listed
    — “This position is hybrid in one of our US offices: Washington, D.C., New York City, or Boston”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in leading teams and delivering strategic insights to senior business leaders
    — “Demonstrated experience working and presenting to senior business leaders”
  • Emphasize your ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies for clients
    — “business research and analysis experience, with demonstrated ability to synthesize data and draw accurate, logical conclusions”
  • Showcase your track record of managing projects from start to finish, especially in the life sciences domain
    — “Be responsible for managing multiple engagements from start to finish”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful project delivery
  • client satisfaction
  • business development
Typical background
strategy consulting experiencehealthcare industry knowledge

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementConsultingStrategy DevelopmentClient EngagementTeam Leadership

Preferred

Healthcare ExperienceBusiness Development

Stack & domain

Strategy ConsultingMarket ResearchBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkHealthcarePharmaceuticalMedical Device

About the role

Original posting from BGBx Consulting via Greenhouse

About Us

At BGBx, we're driven by a simple idea: breakthrough thinking creates breakthrough impact. As an independent commercial solutions partner to pharmaceutical and life science companies, we bring together strategists, scientists, communicators, creatives, technologists, and data experts to tackle some of healthcare's most important challenges. 

Our teams work across consulting and communications to help clients shape strategy, launch innovations, engage stakeholders, and drive meaningful results throughout the product lifecycle. The work is complex, fast-moving, and deeply connected to improving lives, creating opportunities for curious minds to make a real difference every day. 

If you're energized by collaboration, inspired by innovation, and motivated by work that matters, you'll find a place to grow, contribute, and make a  meaningful impact at BGBx.  

Position Overview

BGBx Consulting provides strategic support to executives at leading Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies. 

The primary role of a Manager, Life Sciences Strategy Consulting is to handle the day-to-day management of multiple engagements at a time. Managers set the project schedule, provide direction to the consultants on the projects, and serve as a coach and mentor to consultants. Managers may act as the primary contact for the client and are expected to be able to engage with the client independently on day-to-day matters. Managers support business development by providing consistent project delivery with repeat clients and may support the full lifecycle of BD activities as directed by practice leaders. 

This position is hybrid in one of our US offices: Washington, D.C., New York City, or Boston.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for managing multiple engagements from start to finish, including setting project schedules, guiding team members, and interacting directly with clients 

Lead small project teams of consultants, providing direction and coaching to help the team complete research and prepare documentation for client presentations 

Support and contribute to the business development lifecycle by delivering high-quality work to existing clients and establishing client relationships 

Serve as a strategy and thought partner to clients and senior officers of the firm 

Act as a key point of contact between the team, senior officers of the firm, and clients 

Qualifications

5-6 years of strategy consulting, market research, or other relevant project-based work experience 

B.S. or B.A degree from a top four-year college or university in Science, Health, or Business concentration 

Ph.D. or Master’s degree preferred 

Healthcare experience preferred at either of the following: 

A leading management consulting firm 

Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Medical Device company preferably in Strategy, Marketing, Operations, or Business Development function 

Business research and analysis experience, with demonstrated ability to synthesize data and draw accurate, logical conclusions 

Demonstrated experience successfully leading workstreams and small project teams 

Demonstrated experience working and presenting to senior business leaders 

Foreign language skills preferred, but not required 

Excellent verbal and written communication 

Excellent people management skills

Salary range: $160,000 plus bonus eligible

What We Offer

At BGBx, we invest in our people because exceptional talent drives exceptional work. We provide a competitive rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work.

Our benefits package typically includes health care insurance, retirement plans, generous paid time off and holidays, wellness benefits, life insurance, learning and development opportunities, and other resources that support our employees throughout their careers.  Additional benefits may be available based on your location.  Beyond benefits, you'll find a culture built on collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare and the people it serves.

BGBx is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law. 

Source: BGBx Consulting careers (Greenhouse)

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