Managing Director, Commercial Advisory

Red Nucleus

Managing Director in the Advisory practice, delivering innovative solutions for life sciences clients. Leading business growth through strategic partnerships and thought leadership.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Commercial Consulting and a strong ability to lead business development initiatives, securing significant revenue through strategic client engagement and innovative solution design. Proven track record in managing high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative culture to drive firm growth.

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Commercial Consulting ExpertiseBusiness Development LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementTeam Development and MentorshipStrategic Business Planning

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Hard Skills

Management ConsultingAdvisory ServicesChange ManagementSales StrategyRevenue GrowthContract NegotiationProject ManagementClient EngagementSolution DesignMarket Positioning

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementCollaborative MindsetExecutive Presence

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareProject Management ToolsMicrosoft Office SuiteWordPowerPointExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or BusinessAdvanced Degree in Life Sciences or MBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesThought LeadershipClient Needs AssessmentBespoke Service OfferingsTeam CultureGlobal Team Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Showcase experience as a thought leader and trusted advisor to the life sciences industry.
Design novel and innovative solutions for clients.
Secure profitable business through sourcing, selling, and leading projects.
Contribute to firm growth and development.
Set business direction and strategy, thought leadership, and overall growth and scalability of the advisory business.
Cultivate a strong understanding of clients’ needs, translating these into bespoke service offerings.
Oversee the design, development and implementation of solutions to drive success on every engagement for the client.
Source from their own network, secure and lead a $3 million annual book of business.
Develop comprehensive to achieve and exceed revenue targets, deliver compelling pitches, and lead contract negotiations to secure business deals.
Generate thought leadership to capitalize on industry trends and develop innovative solutions and capabilities.
Serve as the steward of team and company culture; foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth.
Develop and maintain a high performing global team, above and beyond individual contributions of sales and book of business.
Lead and develop multiple delivery teams across various accounts to successfully deliver projects with “right first time” quality.
Lead firm-building initiatives, individual and team development, and annual strategic business planning activities.
Collaborate in the continued growth and development of Red Nucleus.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences or business-related fields; Advanced degree in the Life Sciences, and/or MBA preferred.
10+ years in management consulting, advisory and/or strategy and change management specifically for Life Sciences
A strong history of successfully selling, delivering and growing consulting revenues with a track record of sourced sales exceeding at least $3 million in the previous 2-3 years
Demonstrated experience and expertise in Commercial Consulting
Executive presence
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, both verbal and written
Ability to leverage external network to improve market positioning
Identify and pursue new business development opportunities
Ability to lead client work and accounts
Ability to attract, retain, mentor and grow team members
Ability to become a trusted partner to all levels of clients (from Director to c-suite)
Must have a collaborative and team-based mind-set
Proficiency in CRM software, project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite, (demonstrated expertise in Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Must have the ability to manage work-life balance for oneself and be able to mentor team accordingly for themselves.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diversity, equity and inclusion are valued at Red Nucleus and we believe we have a shared responsibility to provide equal opportunity and foster an inclusive spirit.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, caste, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
To learn more about working at Red Nucleus, please visit Careers | Red Nucleus.