Engagement Manager (Consulting)

As an Engagement Manager (Consulting) at PharmaACE, you will lead multiple end-to-end consulting engagements focused on the life sciences, particularly the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Your role will involve partnering with senior executives and cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges, develop data-driven strategies, and deliver high-impact insights that support implementation and ensure measurable value. Your goal will be to assist clients in developing and implementing strategies for growth and market leadership. Responsibilities: - Act as the pivotal, central point of contact for the client/pharma company for all respective engagements. - Develop and track strategic plans for clients, including market entry, product development, R&D prioritization, pricing, reimbursement, and regulatory strategies. - Identify and pursue new business opportunities and develop business cases. - Lead solution design starting from requirement gathering, scope development, proposal creation, prioritization, resourcing, execution, and implementation while ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines. - Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders. - Drive thought leadership initiatives, develop best practices, contribute to knowledge development within the life sciences domain, and stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to advise clients proactively. - Support the identification, nurturing, and scaling of new business opportunities, contributing to overall business growth efforts. - Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture. Qualifications: - Bachelors, Masters, or advanced degree (Tier 1 MBA college, PhD) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Business, or a related field. - Minimum of 5-8 years of consulting or relevant industry experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or healthcare. MBB/ Big 4 consulting experience is a pre-requisite. - Proven ability to lead projects and teams, with strong project management and client engagement skills. - Deep understanding of pharmaceutical R&D, commercialization, regulatory environments, and market dynamics. - Preferred experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, competitive intelligence, market research, and advanced analytics. - Strong analytical capabilities, including data interpretation, financial modeling, and generating actionable outputs. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. - Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience. Other Competencies: - Customer centricity and superlative attention to details. - Strong business communication skills. - Entrepreneurial orientation. - Innovative and collaborative behavior, team player.,