Partner

Leadenhall Search & Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadenhall Search & Selection, partnering with a leading strategic consulting firm, is seeking a Life Sciences expert to join their London practice at the partner level.

The role focuses on originating and leading major client engagements, leveraging an extensive network, and guiding advisory work across product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in Life Sciences consulting, advanced degrees, and a proven track record in winning business and leading teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Life Sciences consulting or advisory experience.
• Proven ability to originate and lead significant client engagements.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to convert new business.
• Experience leading and developing senior consulting teams.

Responsibilities

• Originate, develop and lead significant client engagements across the Life Sciences sector.
• Leverage an established industry network to generate new business opportunities.
• Lead complex strategic engagements as a senior advisor to clients on high-value challenges.
• Contribute to strategic development and market positioning of the Life Sciences practice.
• Develop and maintain a strong personal book of business and contribute to revenue growth.
• Provide senior oversight to project teams ensuring high-quality client delivery.

Skills

Client development

Business development

Leadership

Strategic advisory

Life Sciences industry knowledge

Senior stakeholder management

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Master's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Leadenhall Search & Selection is currently partnering with a leading strategic consulting firm on a Partner search for their Life Sciences practise in London.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an established Life Sciences consulting professional with a strong track record of client development, revenue generation and senior-level advisory work. They work with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and diagnostic companies on complex strategic, commercial, and economic challenges across the product and business lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Originate, develop and lead significant client engagements across the Life Sciences sector
• Leverage an established industry network to identify and generate new business opportunities
• Lead complex strategic and analytical engagements, acting as a senior advisor to clients on high-value business challenges
• Contribute to the strategic development and market positioning of the Life Sciences practice
• Develop and maintain a strong personal book of business and contribute meaningfully to practice revenue growth
• Provide senior oversight and direction to project teams, ensuring high-quality client delivery

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in Life Sciences consulting or a closely related advisory environment
• Advanced degree preferred, including a PhD in a relevant Life Sciences discipline, Master's or equivalent
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to identify, develop and convert new business opportunities
• Proven leadership experience, including managing and developing senior consulting teams

The successful candidate will have previously established a strong book of business within the Life Sciences sector to originate and lead significant client engagements, and contribute to the continued growth and direction of the practise. This role would suit an established consulting professional with a strong personal brand and demonstrable ability to win and grow business.