Life Science Consulting Manager

Barrington James Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is seeking a Consulting Manager for a premier consulting firm in Tokyo. The role involves leading strategic engagements in the healthcare market while managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have 5–8 years of consulting experience, fluency in Japanese, and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in management or strategy consulting.
• Proven experience in the life sciences sector (pharma, biotech, or medtech).
• Native or fluent Japanese and business-level English.

Responsibilities

• Manage life science consulting projects from strategy through execution.
• Develop and maintain senior-level client relationships.
• Guide junior consultants and ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences, business, or a related discipline

Job description

Barrington James is supporting a premier consulting firm in the life sciences sector to hire a Consulting Manager for their Tokyo office. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong client leadership skills and deep industry knowledge to join a high-performing team driving transformation across pharma, biotech, and medtech.

Position Overview:
As a Consulting Manager, you will lead strategic engagements across the Japanese healthcare market. You will be expected to manage client relationships, oversee project teams, and deliver high-quality, actionable insights on commercial strategy, R&D, market access, and digital transformation.

Location: Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid working available)
Language: Native or fluent Japanese and strong business-level English

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage life science consulting projects from strategy through execution

• Develop and maintain senior-level client relationships

• Guide junior consultants and ensure successful project delivery

• Support business development and proposal creation

• Contribute to internal knowledge building and practice growth

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of experience in management or strategy consulting

• Proven experience in the life sciences sector (pharma, biotech, or medtech)

• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills

• Native or fluent Japanese and business-level English

• Advanced degree in life sciences, business, or a related discipline preferred

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