Director, Consulting

Vynamic; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vynamic is seeking a Director to partner with leading pharmaceutical and life sciences clients, shaping strategy and guiding high‑impact engagements from planning through commercialization. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across functions and lead multi‑discipline teams.

This full‑time, hybrid role is based in Boston with options in Durham, Philadelphia, or New York City. You will drive business development, manage risks and timelines, and foster a culture of excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6–8+ years of experience at a leading consulting firm.
• Experience leading engagements within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain, including drug development, commercialization, market access, and lifecycle management.
• Experience in strategic planning, vendor management, process design, systems implementation, and organizational change.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior client stakeholders.
• Proven ability to identify, shape, and convert business development opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with executive audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and comfort with ambiguity.
• Resilience and adaptability in fast‑paced environments.
• Alignment with Vynamic’s brand and values.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to life sciences clients, aligning engagement objectives with business priorities.
• Lead engagements across commercialization strategy, launch planning, operating model design, and transformation initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across functions.
• Drive execution of client initiatives with high‑quality deliverables and measurable impact.
• Identify emerging client needs and translate them into opportunities.
• Contribute to business development and new client acquisition.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Ensure clarity, rigor, and quality in executive‑level deliverables.
• Proactively manage risks, timelines, and competing priorities.
• Build Vynamic’s presence in pharma through thought leadership and industry involvement.
• Support recruiting and attracting top talent.
• Foster a culture aligned with Vynamic’s values.

Skills

Executive presence

Business development

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Ambiguity management

Pharma/Life sciences knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM

Data analytics platforms

Job description

At Vynamic, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and life sciences companies to address critical strategic, operational, and organizational challenges—from early‑stage planning through commercialization and beyond. Our Directors serve as trusted advisors to senior client stakeholders, shaping strategy, leading high‑impact engagements, and driving measurable outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Serve as a strategic advisor to pharmaceutical and life sciences clients, aligning engagement objectives with business priorities across the product lifecycle
• Lead complex engagements spanning areas such as commercialization strategy, launch planning, operating model design, and transformation initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across functions (e.g., Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, R&D, and Operations)
• Drive execution of client initiatives, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and measurable business impact
• Identify emerging client needs and industry trends (e.g., market access pressures, digital transformation, evolving regulatory landscape) and translate them into new opportunities
• Contribute to business development efforts by expanding existing accounts and supporting new client acquisition
• Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams, fostering ownership, growth, and a collaborative culture
• Ensure clarity, rigor, and quality in all client deliverables, including executive‑level presentations and strategic recommendations
• Proactively manage risks, timelines, and competing priorities across multiple engagements
• Build Vynamic’s presence in the pharma sector through thought leadership, industry insights, and participation in relevant forums
• Support recruiting efforts by engaging with and attracting top talent to the firm
• Foster a culture aligned with Vynamic’s values, emphasizing collaboration, excellence, and impact

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree with 6–8+ years of experience at a leading consulting firm (life‑sciences‑focused consulting experience preferred)
• Demonstrated experience leading engagements within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain, including drug development, commercialization, market access, and lifecycle management
• Experience in one or more of Vynamic’s core service areas, with application in pharma contexts:
• Strategic Planning (e.g., portfolio strategy, launch readiness)
• Vendor Selection & Management (e.g., outsourcing models, partner ecosystems)
• Process Design (e.g., commercial operations, medical affairs processes)
• Systems Implementation (e.g., CRM, data & analytics platforms)
• Organizational Change (e.g., transformations, operating model shifts)
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior client stakeholders
• Proven ability to identify, shape, and convert business development opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging executive audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive high performance
• Strong problem‑solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and comfort with ambiguity
• Resilience and adaptability in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Alignment with and embodiment of Vynamic’s brand and values

Further Information

This is a full‑time role and will follow a hybrid work environment in either Boston, Durham, Philadelphia, or New York City.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation

$170,000—$200,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.