Innovation Strategy Consulting Manager

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm seeks a dynamic Innovation Strategy Consulting Manager to lead high-impact projects in life sciences. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for creative problem-solving and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape. You'll manage a global team, build client relationships, and craft innovative strategies to address complex challenges in healthcare. If you're eager to disrupt the status quo and make a significant impact in the industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Annual Wellness Stipend

Mental Health Support

Private Healthcare

Career Growth Opportunities

Remote Work Flexibility

Team Offsites and Social Events

Qualifications

• 6+ years in strategy or management consulting, focusing on life sciences.
• Expertise in design thinking and human-centric design frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects in Medical Affairs and Patient Engagement.
• Collaborate with the Head of Consulting to develop a strategic vision.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Innovation Strategy

Leadership

Business Acumen

Creative Vision

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

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05.05.2025

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The role.

As an Innovation Strategy Consulting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact projects from end-to-end, managing a team of consultants, and supercharging the growth of our Consultancy practice.

Working directly with the Head of Consulting, you will take ownership of building client relationships, crafting innovative project designs and strategies to complex challenges, and scaling systems. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in life sciences consulting and a passion for creative, innovation, and design-led approaches.

We are looking only for the brightest and sharpest minds. Are you a strategic thinker with a deep curiosity in tomorrow’s biggest healthcare challenges? Are you a problem-solver that doesn’t quite fit into the ‘conventional’ box? Are you excited to be part of a global team and contribute your knowledge and experience by working with life sciences clients? If so, we’d love you to apply.

Why we exist.

There are thousands, maybe even millions, of consulting companies in the world. Only a few are trying to bring something new to the world. We believe our company, Impatient Health, is one of them.

Our work is exclusively in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech industries, which tend to think of themselves as mature and conservative in their approach to risk. We’re here to help them become more ambitious, open-minded, and creative — because patients demand it. We help them dream, and then turn those dreams into reality.

We are also growing fast. Despite being young (4 years), we have grown some incredible assets — (i) knowing everyone in the industry, (ii) having an ‘independent’ positioning, and (iii) having a CEO who is known as a disruptor & thought-leader. Because of this, we receive many organic approaches from potential clients who are looking for help on a wide variety of projects. We need someone who can work as a peer with our Head of Consulting to convert these into long-standing, profitable engagements with a timespan of several years.

This could be for you if...

You're an experienced leader with a passion for disrupting the status quo in pharma with the following minimum qualifications:

• Consulting Experience: You have 6+ years of strategy or management consulting experience, with at least 4 years focused on life sciences or pharma.
• Life Sciences Industry Knowledge: You have gained expertise working on life sciences projects in areas such as Market Access, Launch Excellence, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Medical Affairs, Commercial Strategy, or Patient Engagement. If given the opportunity, you could build out the strategic offering within one of these areas.
• Innovation Strategy Leadership: You have deep expertise in design thinking, service design, and human-centric design frameworks. You are confident leading teams in applying these methodologies to create innovative, client solutions that challenge convention.
• Geographical Focus: You have managed teams and led projects in global markets such as the UK, EU, and/or US.

In addition, some qualities you possess are:

• Creative Vision: You’re always looking for new ways to solve problems—rethinking patient engagement or crafting strategies that surprise and inspire. You approach challenges with curiosity, imagination, and a knack for making ideas come to life.
• Business Acumen: You’re fascinated by industry evolution, especially in pharma, biotech, and medtech. You quickly grasp key market shifts and translate them into actionable insights, connecting dots to clarify complex situations.
• Leadership: You can bring out the best in people, mentor teams, build trust, and create supportive environments. You deliver results while keeping everyone aligned and motivated.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You see opportunities where others see obstacles. Resourceful, proactive, and energized by creating new things, you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can test ideas, iterate, and make an impact.
• Resilience: You communicate openly, give and receive critical feedback, and handle tough conversations. You’re comfortable being challenged, persistent, and committed to high-quality work.

Your responsibilities.

• Building a Portfolio of Work: Collaborate with the Head of Consulting to develop and execute a strategic vision for the practice. Grow relationships with existing clients and secure new opportunities.
• Leading Client Engagements: Own strategic projects from start to finish, focusing on Medical Affairs, Commercial Strategy, and Patient Engagement. Ensure outcomes and satisfaction.
• Hands-On Problem Solving: Engage in detailed problem-solving, stakeholder management, strategy shaping, change management, and addressing challenges in drug development and launch.
• Shaping Project Delivery: Understand complex client needs to design and deliver innovative solutions, maintaining strategic focus and quality.
• Driving Business Development: Identify new opportunities, craft proposals, pitch to clients, and build lasting partnerships by understanding their challenges and our value.
• Mentoring and Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a diverse, global team of consultants, fostering collaboration, growth, and high performance.
• Innovation Strategy: Use methodologies like design thinking and service design to create industry-challenging solutions that deliver value.

Please Note: All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom (UK).

Life at Impatient.

️ Work/Life Balance: We aim for a healthy work-life balance. You’ll meet regularly with UK-based team members but have the flexibility to work remotely. We prioritize outcomes over hours, allowing you to work productively from anywhere while maintaining UK hours.

Learning Opportunities: Your development is our future. We offer dedicated time for career growth, study leave, and support from senior leaders for your development.

Culture: Remote-first but connected. We host offsites and social moments to foster team bonds, ensuring you feel part of the community.

Mind, Body & Soul: £750 annual wellness stipend for self-care, professional development, or experiences. Additional funds are available for visiting team members.

Employee Wellbeing: We provide mental health support and private healthcare for UK employees.