Manager, Strategy & Operations – Life Sciences

BIP UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accelerated career progression

Collaborative, values-led culture

High visibility and impact

Job summary

An international management consultancy seeks a skilled Manager for its Life Sciences Strategy & Operations team in London. This role requires leadership in consulting projects, overseeing application of strategies and managing client relationships. Candidates should have 4-8 years of management consulting experience and a strong grasp of the Life Sciences sector. Opportunities for career growth and collaborative team environment are key offerings of this position.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years’ experience in management consulting or a comparable role.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing consulting teams.
• Strong understanding of the Life Sciences sector.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Structure, lead and supervise the execution of consulting projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders.
• Identify and support business development opportunities.
• Drive internal knowledge sharing and best practices.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Team development

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

University degree

Job description

Manager, Strategy & Operations – Life Sciences

Location: London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

BIP is a growing international management consultancy supporting multinational organisations to create lasting value through strategy, transformation and innovation. In Life Sciences, we partner with clients across the value chain to design access and commercial strategies and transform operating models to deliver sustainable impact.

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint a Manager within our Life Sciences Strategy & Operations team in London. This role is suited to experienced consultants ready to take ownership of project leadership, client relationships and team development, while contributing to business growth and capability building. You will lead complex consulting engagements across strategy, market access, commercial excellence and organisational transformation, working with senior client stakeholders in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Delivery Leadership
  • Structure, lead and supervise the execution of Life Sciences consulting projects
  • Own end-to-end delivery of workstreams, ensuring quality, impact and client satisfaction
  • Prepare and present project outputs to senior client leadership
• Client & Team Management
  • Act as a trusted day-to-day advisor to client stakeholders
  • Lead, mentor and develop consulting team members
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
• Business Development & Growth
  • Identify and support business development opportunities
  • Contribute to proposals, pitches and client discussions
  • Support knowledge development and evolution of BIP Life Sciences offerings
• Capability & Knowledge Building
  • Drive internal knowledge sharing, methodologies and best practices
  • Support continuous improvement across delivery and ways of working
• Project Exposure
  • Portfolio management and strategic planning
  • Commercial strategy and launch excellence
  • Market access, pricing and reimbursement strategy
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Commercial effectiveness and customer engagement
  • Disease management initiatives
  • Organisational and operating model transformation

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• 4–8 years’ experience, with at least 4 years in management consulting or a comparable role
• Proven experience leading projects and managing consulting teams
• Strong understanding of the Life Sciences sector
• University degree
• Fluent English; additional languages are an asset
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Confident communicator with senior-level clients

Desirable

• Experience across market access, commercial strategy or operating model transformation
• Exposure to international or multi-market engagements

Why Join BIP?

• A senior role with high visibility and impact within a fast-growing Life Sciences practice
• Opportunity to shape client engagements, teams and future offerings
• Accelerated career progression for high-performing leadersA collaborative, values-led culture where you can shape the future of BIP