Head of Consulting - Life Sciences

pobl.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent consultancy in the UK is looking for a Head of Consulting. This senior role requires significant experience in the life sciences sector, especially within consulting. As a leader, you will develop the strategic vision for the consulting practice, expand client relationships, and drive the performance of a talented team. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to foster trusted industry relationships, making impactful contributions to a global client base.

Qualifications

• At least a decade of experience in the life sciences industry.
• 7+ years in consulting with pharma value chain experience.
• Proven track record in growing and scaling a consulting practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic vision for consulting practice.
• Manage, mentor, and expand the team of consultants.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive new business opportunities.

Skills

Strategic vision development

Team management

Commercial acumen

Job description

This range is provided by pobl. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Head of Consulting – Overview

pobl. is a talent consultancy specialising in medical communications, healthcare advertising and market access. We work with international clients on a range of hiring needs, from entry-level to executive appointments. The company is hiring for an established life sciences consultancy that is seeking a Head of Consulting to join its leadership team. This role is pivotal for a senior leader with significant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medtech industries and a proven track record in consulting practice growth. You will set the strategic vision for the consulting practice, expand client relationships, and ensure the delivery of high‑impact solutions to a global client base.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a clear strategic vision for the consulting practice, expanding successful offerings and securing new commercial opportunities aligned with the company's revenue strategy.
• Manage, mentor, and expand a diverse and talented team of consultants, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and supportive environment.
• Play an integral role within the leadership team, collaborating with the Head of Sales and CEO to drive new business through thought leadership, proposal development, and project design methodologies.

Qualifications

• Significant tenure in the life sciences industry (at least a decade) and at least 7 years in consulting, with experience across the pharma value chain.
• Demonstrable experience in growing a team and successfully scaling a consulting practice.
• A strong commercial acumen and track record of building trusted advisor relationships with key industry figures.

How to Apply

Please apply via the job advert for immediate consideration with your CV. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Location

London, England, United Kingdom