Associate Principal, Commercial Strategy

Trinity Partners, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Partners, LLC is seeking an Associate Principal for its Commercial Strategy team in San Francisco. This leadership role involves managing client engagements, developing strategic recommendations, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in consulting or life sciences.

Compensation ranges from $156k to $234k annually, with additional bonuses available based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in consulting or relevant areas.
• Demonstrated ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Desire to collaborate in team-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main client point of contact for project engagements.
• Liaise with leadership and project team for strategic recommendations.
• Generate and present client-ready materials and reports.

Skills

Consulting experience

Quantitative and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative or health sciences

MBA with a life science focus or advanced degree

Job description

Position Summary

Trinity Life Sciences is seeking a talented Associate Principal to join its Commercial Strategy team. Associate Principals fulfill a key leadership role on multiple case teams, designing and implementing strategies to help our clients maintain strong growth. Client engagements are generally focused on one or more areas of Trinity’s specialized expertise. Associate Principals have unique opportunities to manage daily client interactions with full oversight over project teams – client management, project management, employee management, budget and financial management, and more. In addition, Associate Principals contribute to new business development by working with Leadership Team members to build and maintain client relationships at assigned accounts. Associate Principals also provide mentorship to other junior employees across multiple teams. With exposure to a wide variety of strategic business issues within the life sciences industry, this position offers qualified candidates the opportunity to take on immediately challenging and rewarding roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main client point of contact for project engagements and internal team lead
• Liaise with leadership and project team to ensure project outputs include strategically sound and actionable recommendations and answers to client business questions
• Generate and present client-ready materials, including research materials, interim deliverables, and final project reports
• Develop and/or evaluate new business opportunities through the identification of follow‑on work and new opportunities to support clients
• Support business development through creation of project proposals, including ability to design project methodology, timeline, and budget
• Train and mentor junior staff on project case teams and as a reporting manager, as well as through internal training efforts
• Assist with coordination of project staffing that meets team needs and supports direct reports’ project interests and goals

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in quantitative, or health sciences disciplines, or related fields. MBA with a life science focus or advanced degree preferred.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in consulting or other relevant areas within the life sciences industry.

Other Skills

• Desire and ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a dynamic, team‑based environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

About Trinity

Trinity powers the future of life sciences commercialization through the fusion of human and artificial intelligence. By blending deep therapeutic expertise and trusted human ingenuity with a purpose‑built technology platform, Trinity accelerates clarity and confidence at every step of the commercialization journey—from pre‑launch to scale to loss of exclusivity. For more than 30 years, the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech companies have relied on Trinity’s foresight, execution, and partnership to deliver confident product launches, decisive market advantage, and measurable patient impact. During that time, Trinity expanded from its first office in Waltham, MA to 1,300 professionals across 14 offices and five continents, setting new industry standards in quality, responsiveness, and client partnership. For more information, visit Trinity at www.trinitylifesciences.com.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $156k-234k per year. Compensation is determined based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, job‑related education and training, location, and internal equity. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.

EEO Statement

Trinity Life Sciences is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. At Trinity, inclusion and engagement are at the heart of how we work and grow together. We’ve evolved from a traditional “DEI” framework to Inclusion & Engagement (I&E)—a model that moves beyond representation to focus on connection, collaboration, and shared purpose. Every role at Trinity plays a part in fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. By embedding I&E principles into our culture, we ensure that belonging and engagement are not standalone initiatives—they are part of how we build teams, make decisions, and deliver excellence every day. Trinity will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment and encourages applicants of all ages and identities. For more information about Trinity’s commitment to Inclusion & Engagement, please visit Inclusion & Engagement | Culture of Belonging at Trinity Life Sciences.