R&D Director, Consulting

Pharma Search; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London seeks a Director for R&D Consulting to lead a team and manage client relationships. The candidate should have extensive experience in R&D and drug development and possess strong leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth and an attractive salary package commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading global strategic transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of drug development processes.
• Ability to engage with C-Level executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 - 10 consultants.
• Develop and manage new business opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice and direction to clients.
• Oversee projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Support thought leadership development.

Skills

R&D knowledge

Clinical development expertise

Strategic transformation leadership

Client relationship management

Team leading

Education

Outstanding academic credentials

Job description

At a time where the costs of R&D are increasing and the number of compounds achieving regulatory approval is decreasing, the Pharmaceutical and Lifesciences industry faces many challenges.

Our client is a global leading professional services company, one that has enjoyed many years of unprecedented success supporting Global Fortune 500 companies, with a presence in 157 countries and with 750 office locations. Their global consulting business offers expertise within:

• Strategy design
• Culture change
• Engagement & communications
• Leadership alignment

Global demand is increasing for innovative, effective, cost-effective personalised medicines.

Regulators, payers, health care providers and patients are demanding greater transparency and value for money.

As Director, R&D Consulting within the Pharmaceutical and Lifesciences practice you will play a key role in further developing the practice, increasing the client footprint and supporting the continued evolution of the practice’s thought leadership and white papers.

The Director, R&D Consulting will enjoy broad responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Leading a team of 5 – 10 consultants
• Developing and managing new business
• Responsibility for key client relationships and accounts
• Providing strategic advice and direction to clients
• Overseeing projects to ensure that they are on time and budget
• Supporting the continued development of the practice and thought leadership

This key role will support the continued growth of the practice and the Director, R&D Consulting will be highly visible and enjoy outstanding rewards for success with a clear opportunity for personal growth and professional progression.

You will need to have an outstanding academic and industry career to date, a strong understanding of R&D, clinical development, drug development and experience leading global strategic transformation projects. You will also need to be confident, articulate, comfortable sharing your thoughts and ideas at “C-Level”, with the ability to listen to others yet to have the courage of your convictions, as appropriate.

Help shape the future of drug development through innovation, thought leadership, passion and a desire for success.

Location: London, UK
Salary: Attractive salaryc commensurate with experience
Reference: PSL4070

Pharma-Search Ltd,
Company Number: 07441348