Director / Associate Principal - Scientific and Life Sciences Management Strategy Consulting

Prescient; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Prescient is seeking a Director / Associate Principal for Scientific and Life Sciences Management Strategy Consulting in Boston. The role involves leading consulting engagements for biopharmaceutical companies, providing strategic insights and fostering client relationships. Applicants should have an advanced degree in life sciences and substantial consulting experience in the biopharmaceutical sector, particularly in medical strategy.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonus

401K matching

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 4+ years of consulting experience in biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of drug development and regulatory strategies.
• Expertise in areas such as oncology or immunology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact consulting engagements to shape biopharmaceutical strategies.
• Serve as the primary client advisor, providing strategic recommendations.
• Oversee multiple projects ensuring quality execution and delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Client relationship management

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD)

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Director/Associate Principal Medical and Scientific Strategy Consulting

Who Are Prescient?

We are a specialist, strategic partner to global biopharma companies. We provide expertise, derived from our extensive experience, across the drug life cycle.

Science, strategy, and technology underpin our business, but it is driven by deep, collaborative relationships. As true partners, we are focused on helping clients unlock the full potential of their innovations and improve people’s lives.

About Our Medical and Scientific Strategy Practice

Our consultancy services are built on deep scientific and medical expertise. We explore the needs and motivations of the medical community and turn that information into powerful insights that inform our clients’ strategies, with the ultimate goal of shaping the future of healthcare and improving patient outcomes.

Our approach integrates rigorous scientific analysis, market understanding, and collaborative planning. We challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to unlock new opportunities and innovation through strategic thinking.

What role will I play on projects?

As a Director / Associate Principal, you will act as a strategic partner to our clients, leading high-impact consulting engagements that shape the development and commercialization of biopharmaceutical assets. You will:

• Serve as the primary client advisor, providing strategic recommendations based on deep medical and scientific expertise
• Lead project teams in delivering actionable insights, ensuring that medical and scientific perspectives are integrated into broader commercial and competitive strategies
• Build long-term relationships with clients, identifying opportunities to expand engagements and drive impact across their portfolios
• Oversee multiple projects concurrently, ensuring high-quality execution and delivery
• Contribute to thought leadership by developing industry insights and best practices

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Business Development and Thought Leadership

• Identify opportunities for new consulting engagements within existing and new client accounts
• Author compelling proposals and presentations to win new business
• Contribute to compelling thought leadership (e.g., white papers, conference presentations, industry publications)
• Stay ahead of industry trends, advising clients on emerging opportunities and challenges

Client and Project Leadership

• Lead complex medical and scientific strategy engagements (e.g., clinical trial strategy, medical affairs planning), managing the full project lifecycle from scoping to execution
• Guide teams in conducting rigorous scientific analysis, synthesizing data into actionable recommendations
• Oversee the development of client deliverables, ensuring clarity, impact, and strategic alignment
• Present recommendations to senior client stakeholders with confidence and thought leadership
• Oversee primary and secondary research to inform strategic decision-making
• Manage in-depth analysis of clinical trial landscapes, regulatory pathways, and competitive dynamics
• Pressure-test hypotheses with key stakeholders, including KOLs and industry experts

Team Development and Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of consultants and engagement managers, providing coaching and professional development support
• Contribute to internal training initiatives, helping to build capabilities across the Medical and Scientific Strategy practice
• Foster a safe, collaborative, and high-performing team environment, ensuring consistent quality and impact across engagements

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent strongly preferred)
• 4+ years of consulting experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, with a focus on medical and scientific strategy
• Strong understanding of drug development across early- and late-stage clinical development, regulatory strategy, and medical affairs
• Expertise in key therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, or rare diseases preferred
• Proven ability to lead strategic consulting engagements, including managing client relationships and driving impactful recommendations
• Experience managing teams and mentoring junior consultants in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex scientific data into actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior-level stakeholders

Why Choose Prescient?

What Makes Us Special?

• A uniquely science-first mentality in lock-step with the values of our clients
• A global firm with a strong footprint across North America, Europe, and Asia
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to top-tier biopharma clients
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that fosters innovation
• Structured Learning & Development: Access to a robust L&D program, including mentorship and specialized training.
• Highly competitive base salary plus performance-related bonus
• 401K matching and comprehensive health & dental benefits
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible working arrangements

About Prescient Healthcare Group

Prescient is a pharma services firm specializing in dynamic decision support and product and portfolio strategy. We partner with our clients to turn science into value by helping them understand the potential of their molecules, shaping their strategic plans, and allowing their decision-making to be the biggest differentiating factor in the success of their products.

Founded in 2007, Prescient is a global firm with a footprint in ten cities across three continents. Our team of nearly 475 experts partners with 27 of the top 30 biopharmaceutical companies, the fastest-growing mid-caps, and cutting-edge emerging biotechs, including some of the biggest and most innovative brands. More than 70% of our employees hold advanced life sciences degrees, and our teams deliver an impressive depth of therapeutic, clinical, and commercial expertise.

Prescient has been a portfolio company of Bridgepoint Development Capital since 2021 and Baird Capital since 2017. For more information, please visit: www.prescienthg.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and fully comply with applicable legislation in all the geographies in which we operate. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Strategy/Planning, and Science

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services, Biotechnology Research, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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