Strategic Advisor (Life Sciences)

Sentinel; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Advisor to join their Life Sciences Strategy and Planning team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Life Sciences sector and a proven track record in consultancy. This role involves leading strategy development and maintaining strong client relationships. A competitive salary of £90,000-£110,000 plus benefits is offered, with a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within the Life Sciences sector.
• Proven background delivering consultancy or strategic advisory projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key account holder.
• Lead end-to-end strategy development.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Life Sciences experience

Consultancy background

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Professional qualification in relevant built environment discipline

Tools

PowerPoint

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

One of my Life Sciences clients has a strong track record providing estate strategy and planning services to a wide range of organisations across the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors. As part of their ongoing aim to grow in the private Life Sciences market, they're looking to appoint a Strategic Advisor to join their Life Sciences Strategy and Planning team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the expansion of a respected consultancy with a well-established presence across the UK. The role offers the chance to influence strategic direction, work with high-profile clients, and help shape the next phase of growth in the Life Sciences sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key account holder
• Lead end-to-end strategy development (delivery managed by other teams)
• Build and maintain client relationships, and identify new business opportunities
• Hold credible, informed discussions with senior stakeholders across Life Sciences and estates/facilities management
• Support proposal and tender preparation

Requirements

• Extensive experience within the Life Sciences sector
• Proven background delivering consultancy or strategic advisory projects (Life Sciences, research, or estates focus)
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively at a senior level and with a range of professionals (such as scientific, property, and regulatory)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and presentation tools (eg PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator)

Desirable

• Professional qualification in a relevant built environment discipline (architecture, engineering, facilities, or property management)
• Training or certification in project/programme management
• Recognised accreditations and strong connections within the Life Sciences industry

Working Pattern, Salary & Interview Process

• 3-4 days per week in the office (locations across the UK) or on client site (likely London, Cambridge, and Oxford)
• Salary: £90,000-£110,000 plus benefits, depending on experience and suitability
• Two-stage interview process: initial phone conversation followed by an in-person interview (which may include a short task)