Director, Consulting

Inizio Ignite | STEM; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vynamic, part of Inizio Ignite, seeks a senior Director-level consultant to partner with leading pharmaceutical and life sciences clients. You will shape strategy, lead high-impact engagements, and develop junior teams in a hybrid Boston-based role.

Candidates should have 6–8+ years of life sciences consulting experience, deep industry knowledge, executive presence, and a track record of winning new business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6–8+ years of life sciences consulting experience.
• Experience leading engagements in pharma or life sciences.
• Strong communication and executive presence with senior clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor aligning objectives with priorities across the product lifecycle.
• Lead complex engagements spanning commercialization strategy, launch planning, operating model design.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across functions.
• Drive execution with high-quality deliverables and measurable business impact.
• Identify emerging client needs and translate them into new opportunities.
• Contribute to business development and expand existing accounts.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Communication & presentation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

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.

We are looking for individuals who bring deep industry knowledge, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate evolving market dynamics into actionable solutions. Our work spans key service areas including Strategic Planning, Vendor Selection & Management, Process Design, Systems Implementation, and Organizational Change.

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

InizioIgnite,Vynamic

InizioIgnite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connectedexpertiseacross Research Partnership, Putnam,Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth ofexpertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. OurVynamicmanagement consulting team connects strategy to action, driving healthcare transformation. We partner with leading health and life science companies serving brand & commercial,MedicalAffairs, R&D, and Health Services. Ourexpertisespans offerings including strategic planning & mobilization (SP&M), operating model & organization design (OMOD), deal activation & partnership enablement (DAPE), product launch strategy & planning, customer experience transformation, tech & digital transformation, strategic project management office, and change management.Proudly part ofInizio– the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward

Further Information

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

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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.