Director, Commercial Consulting (Life Sciences)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Commercial Consulting (Life Sciences) based in the United States.

Join a high-impact consulting team supporting some of the world’s leading life sciences organizations as they tackle complex commercial challenges and accelerate business growth. In this strategic leadership role, you will guide client engagements across areas such as market research, commercial strategy, product launches, forecasting, and portfolio planning. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you will lead multidisciplinary project teams, deliver data-driven recommendations, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced life sciences consultant who thrives on solving strategic problems, mentoring teams, and driving measurable client outcomes while contributing to the continued growth of a global consulting practice.

Accountabilities:: Lead complex commercial consulting engagements for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, and healthcare clients, ensuring high-quality execution and successful project delivery.

Develop project strategies, define research methodologies, identify knowledge gaps, and oversee both primary and secondary research initiatives to generate actionable business insights.

Structure ambiguous business challenges into clear workstreams, manage project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and coordinate cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Review and refine client deliverables, presentations, and strategic recommendations while maintaining high standards of analytical rigor and communication quality.

Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, facilitate productive discussions, capture key insights, and communicate recommendations that support informed commercial decision-making.

Conduct executive-level interviews, synthesize market intelligence, and translate findings into practical strategies related to market access, product launches, commercialization, forecasting, and portfolio optimization.

Support proposal development, contribute to business growth initiatives, and mentor team members by providing guidance, feedback, and coaching throughout project execution.

Requirements

6+ years of relevant experience in life sciences consulting, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or a closely related healthcare industry.

Strong understanding of global healthcare markets, including commercial dynamics across the U.S., Europe, Japan, and other major markets.

Proven experience supporting commercial functions such as new product planning, marketing, commercial analytics, sales strategy, market access, or product lifecycle management.

Demonstrated expertise in strategic consulting projects, including commercial opportunity assessments, forecasting, go-to-market strategies, launch planning, stakeholder engagement, and portfolio strategy.

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex business challenges and develop practical recommendations.

Strong project management and leadership capabilities, with experience coordinating multiple priorities in collaborative, matrixed environments.

Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build lasting client partnerships.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic, client-focused consulting environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.

Comprehensive medical, wellness, and income protection benefits.

Retirement savings and financial security programs.

Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional wellbeing resources.

Ongoing professional development, career progression, and internal mobility opportunities.

Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on innovation, diversity, and personal growth.

Regular employee recognition, milestone celebrations, and community engagement initiatives.

Opportunities to collaborate with global teams and contribute to meaningful work that advances healthcare innovation.

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