Principal Consultant Health and Life Sciences

Atos SE; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation firm in London seeks a Principal Consultant for Health and Life Sciences to lead consulting engagements and drive technology-enabled transformation in healthcare. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in healthcare consulting and proven leadership in complex programs. Responsibilities include overseeing client relationships and developing thought leadership. This role offers competitive benefits including 25 days paid leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual paid leave

Pension contributions up to 10%

Private medical scheme

Life assurance

Flex benefits program

Qualifications

• Strong experience in healthcare consulting.
• Proven leadership in complex healthcare transformation programs.
• Deep understanding of NHS operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee consulting engagements in healthcare.
• Own program outcomes and maintain client relationships.
• Develop thought leadership through papers and case studies.

Skills

Healthcare consulting

Leadership in healthcare transformation programs

Commercial acumen in sales and delivery

Understanding of UK healthcare systems

Stakeholder management

Willingness to travel

Job description

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Principal Consultant Health and Life Sciences

Publication Date: Aug 8, 2025

Ref. No: 535716

Location:

London, GB

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About Atos

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 78,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 68 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

About the practice:

At Healthcare & Life Sciences we envision a world with a sustainable, high-quality global health system where individuals are empowered to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We collaborate with healthcare providers, payers, and the life sciences industry to drive a technology-enabled transformation—shifting the focus from reactive patient treatment to proactive population wellness. Our approach supports this shift not only within clinical and laboratory environments but increasingly in everyday settings, helping to deliver better outcomes, broader access, and long-term impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

Where purpose meets career:

We’re looking for aPrincipal Healthcare Consultantwith a strong track record of leading digital transformation programs for UK healthcare providers.

You’ll bring deep healthcare and commercial consulting experience, with full accountability for program success, client relationships, and revenue targets.

With expertise in areas such as digital strategy, business case development, RPA, health technologies, and operational excellence, you’ll be confident working with senior clinicians, CIOs, and CCIOs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee multiple consulting engagements across healthcare accounts, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction
• Own program outcomes, including delivery quality, commercial performance, and a personal sales target
• Build and maintain senior client relationships (CIOs, CCIOs, clinicians), providing strategic advisory and on-site assurance
• Collaborate with account and delivery teams to identify challenges and deliver outcome-based digital health solutions
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal capability development, standards, and methodologies
• Develop thought leadership through whitepapers, case studies, and participation in expert communities

Skills we can’t do without:

• Strong experience in healthcare consulting
• Proven leadership incomplex healthcare transformation programs
• Strong commercial acumen with experience insales, delivery, and client growth
• Deep understanding of UK healthcare systems and NHS operations
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders in matrixed IT environments
• Willingness to travel

Skills we'd like:

• Experience with New Hospital Programme (NHP) would be beneficial
• EPR experience is considered an advantage
• 25 days annual paid leave
• Pension contributions up to 10%
• Private medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flex benefits program

We are a care leaver friendly employer, if you require additional support with your application, please contact our recruiter or send an email to our dedicated email.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially, differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to making reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs.

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