Associate Vice President – Life Sciences Transformation

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York seeks a senior Life Sciences Transformation leader to own P&L for the Life Sciences practice, drive revenue growth, margins, and resource utilization. You will lead business development, build client relationships, win proposals, and serve as trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders across pharma, biotech, medtech, and related life sciences segments.

You will oversee large-scale transformation programs—operating model redesign, digital transformation, commercial

Qualifications

• MS or MBA required.
• Life sciences-focused degree or specialization strongly preferred.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in life sciences consulting or life sciences-centric industry roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing large-scale transformation efforts.
• Proven business development track record with a strong network in the life sciences ecosystem.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, boutique consulting environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with executive presence.
• Familiarity or fluency with AI tools and applications relevant to consulting or life sciences is nice to have.
• Exposure to AI-driven analytics, automation, or digital enablement in client delivery is nice to have.
• Understanding of how AI is reshaping business models within pharma, biotech, or medtech is nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L responsibility for the Life Sciences practice/vertical, including revenue growth, margin management, and resource utilization.
• Lead business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and driving proposal/RFP wins.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior client stakeholders across pharma, biotech, medtech, and related life sciences segments.
• Lead and manage large-scale transformation programs, including operating model redesign, digital transformation, commercial effectiveness, and M&A integration.
• Build, mentor, and manage high-performing consulting teams.
• Foster a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Shape and deliver life sciences thought leadership, points of view, and go-to-market offerings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with practice leaders to expand service offerings and drive cross-sell opportunities.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client forums to strengthen brand visibility.
• Report directly to a Vice President of Life Science Transformation.
• Contribute to impactful AI, data, and analytics engagements across the Life Sciences service spectrum.

Skills

P&L Responsibility

Life Sciences Consulting

Business Development

Large-Scale Transformation

AI Tools and Applications

Data Analytics

Automation

Client Proposal Development

Revenue Growth Management

Education

MS

MBA

Job description

• Own P&L responsibility for the Life Sciences practice/vertical, including revenue growth, margin management, and resource utilization


• Lead business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and driving proposal/RFP wins


• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior client stakeholders across pharma, biotech, medtech, and related life sciences segments


• Lead and manage large-scale transformation programs, including operating model redesign, digital transformation, commercial effectiveness, and M&A integration


• Build, mentor, and manage high-performing consulting teams


• Foster a culture of excellence and accountability


• Shape and deliver life sciences thought leadership, points of view, and go-to-market offerings


• Collaborate cross-functionally with practice leaders to expand service offerings and drive cross-sell opportunities


• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client forums to strengthen brand visibility


• Report directly to a Vice President of Life Science Transformation


• Contribute to impactful AI, data, and analytics engagements across the Life Sciences service spectrum

Requirements

• MS or MBA required


• Life sciences-focused degree or specialization strongly preferred


• 8–10 years of relevant experience in life sciences consulting or life sciences-centric industry roles


• Demonstrated experience leading and managing large-scale transformation efforts


• Proven business development track record with a strong network in the life sciences ecosystem


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills


• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, boutique consulting environment


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with executive presence


• Familiarity or fluency with AI tools and applications relevant to consulting or life sciences is nice to have


• Exposure to AI-driven analytics, automation, or digital enablement in client delivery is nice to have


• Understanding of how AI is reshaping business models within pharma, biotech, or medtech is nice to have

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale transformation programs within the life sciences sector, with a strong focus on business development, client relationship management, and team leadership. Possesses a deep understanding of AI applications and analytics in consulting, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• P&L Responsibility


• Life Sciences Consulting


• Business Development


• Large-Scale Transformation Management


• AI Tools and Applications

Hard Skills

• Transformation Program Management


• Operating Model Redesign


• Digital Transformation


• Commercial Effectiveness


• M&A Integration


• Data Analytics


• AI-Driven Analytics


• Automation


• Client Proposal Development


• Revenue Growth Management

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills


• Communication Skills


• Stakeholder Management


• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• MS


• MBA

Industry Keywords

• Life Sciences


• Pharma


• Biotech


• Medtech


• Consulting


• Client Engagement


• Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Thought Leadership


• Resource Utilization


• Fast-Paced Environment