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Principal Consultant – Life Sciences
LumanityPrincipal Consultant providing strategic leadership in life sciences consulting for Lumanity. Leading complex client engagements and developing innovative strategies in biopharmaceuticals.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading strategic client engagements within the life sciences industry, with a strong focus on business development, team leadership, and the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable strategies. Proven track record in building executive-level relationships and driving organizational growth through innovative consulting solutions.
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead Strategic Client Engagements
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders across the life sciences industry
- Lead complex consulting engagements from project design through successful delivery, ensuring exceptional quality and measurable client impact
- Guide consulting teams through project execution, providing direction, coaching, and oversight to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Facilitate executive-level discussions that address strategic business challenges beyond individual project engagements
- Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and develop long-term strategic partnerships
- Partner with clients to develop innovative strategies that support asset, portfolio, and organizational growth
- Drive Business Growth
- Lead the development, scoping, and delivery of compelling client proposals and strategic solutions
- Build, nurture, and leverage a strong professional network to generate new business opportunities
- Partner with colleagues to identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities across existing and prospective clients
- Contribute meaningfully to practice revenue growth through expansion of existing client relationships and acquisition of new business
- Contribute to the development of thought leadership, client-facing materials, and innovative service offerings that strengthen Lumanity's market position
- Develop Our People and Practice
- Mentor, coach, and develop consultants, fostering professional growth and high performance
- Support talent development through performance management, feedback, and ongoing coaching
- Contribute to knowledge management, marketing initiatives, and other firm-building activities
- Help shape the strategic direction and continued growth of the Asset & Organization Strategy Consulting practice
- Share insights on emerging life sciences trends, market dynamics, and industry best practices
- Collaborate across Lumanity's global capabilities to deliver integrated solutions that maximize value for our clients
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) preferred
- 15+ years of consulting and/or life sciences industry experience, including leadership responsibility
- Deep understanding of biopharmaceutical research and development, commercialization, organizational strategy, and the product lifecycle
- Demonstrated success leading complex strategic consulting engagements for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare clients
- Proven ability to build trusted executive-level client relationships and identify opportunities for business growth
- Strong business development experience, including proposal development and revenue generation
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing consulting teams
- Outstanding strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex scientific, commercial, and organizational challenges into actionable recommendations
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with confidence engaging senior executives
- Strong project leadership skills, including management of scope, timelines, budgets, and risk
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements and business development activities
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Flexible paid time off program + 10 paid holidays
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
- Health savings account option with employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Company-paid life insurance coverage at 1.5x annual salary
- Paid parental leave and more