Managing Director, Commercial Advisory

Accountabilities: Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of consulting engagements while developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of new business opportunities within the life sciences industry.

Generate and manage a minimum annual book of business through strategic relationship development, executive-level sales, proposal leadership, and contract negotiations.

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding complex business challenges and designing tailored commercial strategies and consulting solutions.

Lead advisory engagements across areas including new product planning, commercial strategy, product launches, marketing excellence, competitive intelligence, lifecycle management, and stakeholder engagement.

Oversee project execution to ensure high-quality deliverables, client satisfaction, and successful business outcomes across multiple accounts.

Drive thought leadership by identifying emerging industry trends, developing innovative service offerings, and contributing to the long-term growth strategy of the advisory practice.

Mentor, coach, and develop consulting teams while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning, business development initiatives, and organizational growth efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field; an advanced scientific degree and/or MBA is strongly preferred.

10+ years of experience in management consulting, commercial advisory, strategy, or change management within the life sciences industry.

Demonstrated success generating and managing consulting revenue, with a proven track record of sourcing at least $3 million in annual sales over recent years.

Deep expertise in commercial consulting, including product planning, launch strategy, commercialization, marketing, and business transformation.

Strong executive presence with the ability to build trusted relationships from director level through the C-suite.

Exceptional business development, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary consulting teams and managing complex client engagements.

Strong leadership abilities with a passion for mentoring talent, developing high-performing teams, and driving organizational growth.

Proficiency with CRM platforms, project management tools, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Highly collaborative, entrepreneurial, and capable of balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Benefits

Fully remote opportunity for candidates based in the United States.

Competitive compensation package with significant performance-based earning potential.

Opportunity to lead and grow a high-impact commercial advisory practice.

Exposure to leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics organizations.

Collaborative, global work environment that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

Career advancement opportunities within a well-established, rapidly growing consulting organization.

Inclusive workplace culture focused on collaboration, continuous learning, and employee success.

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