Engagement Lead, Strategy Consulting

Ambit Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

401(k) plan for full-time employees

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ambit Inc. in New York is looking for a strategic Engagement Lead to lead complex client engagements in biopharma consulting. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.

The role involves designing research, leading project teams, and developing impactful deliverables. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $170,000 to $220,000 and a flexible team environment with a commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience at a management or life sciences consulting firm.
• Proven success managing end-to-end consulting engagements.
• Experience working in rare disease or specialty therapeutics is highly valued.
• Strong storytelling skills to create compelling, executive-ready deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead project plans across commercial strategy engagements.
• Design and manage research including primary and secondary research.
• Lead day-to-day client interactions and ensure alignment.
• Supervise consultants and analysts in research and deliverable development.

Skills

Commercial strategy development

Client relationship management

Research and analysis

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Education

MBA, PhD, or BS in business, life sciences, or a related field

Job description

About Ambit Ambit is a data and tech‑enabled biopharma services company that provides advanced analytics, consulting, and patient identification solutions to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. We focus largely on drug developers and manufacturers in the rare and specialty disease areas.

Overview

At Ambit we are on a mission to transform the world of rare and specialty disease. We are looking for people who excel in their work and are able to manage ambiguity with resourcefulness and creativity. Our core values are:

• Set high standards
• Deliver on ambitious goals
• Be relentless and innovative
• Be responsible and trusted

Ambit is looking for a strategic, execution‑minded Engagement Lead to join our growing life sciences consulting team. In this role, you’ll take the lead on complex client engagements, focusing on high‑impact commercial strategy work for biopharma and rare disease innovators.

What You’ll Do

• Structure and lead project plans across commercial strategy engagements (e.g., brand planning, opportunity assessments, launch readiness)
• Design and manage research and analysis including primary research (HCP, patient, payer, internal stakeholders) and secondary research, as well as project milestones, workshops, etc.
• Lead day‑to‑day client interactions, ensuring alignment, transparency, and trust throughout the engagement
• Guide and design the development of deliverables that clearly communicate insights and provide actionable recommendations to senior client stakeholders
• Work interactively with your project teams to share insights, incorporate feedback, and evolve analysis and deliverables
• Supervise consultants and analysts in research (primary, secondary, vendor management) and in the development of well‑designed PowerPoint slides that tell a clear and compelling story
• Create a collaborative environment that fosters continuous feedback, knowledge sharing, and development for junior team members
• Partner with Principals and Directors to support proposal development, pitch preparation, and project scoping

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience at a management or life sciences consulting firm, with a strong focus on commercial strategy for biopharma clients
• Proven success managing end‑to‑end consulting engagements, including team leadership and client relationship management
• Experience working in rare disease or specialty therapeutics is highly valued
• MBA, PhD, or BS in business, life sciences, or a related field
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to create compelling, executive‑ready deliverables
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
• Ability to work in‑person at our NYC office at least 3 days per week
• Availability to start within 2–4 weeks of accepting an offer

The base salary range for this role is $170,000–$220,000.

Why Apply To Ambit

• Learning: We invest in our employees’ long‑term professional development. You will receive both formal and on‑the‑job training to build the skills you need to propel your career forward.
• Great environment: We value a collegial team environment with open communication and reward hard work with rapid advancement.
• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary plus an attractive benefits package that meets the needs of our employees and our business model.
• Challenging and exciting work: We consult and work with a variety of biotech and pharmaceutical clients. You will work on innovative and challenging projects that help our clients make important strategic decisions.

What We Offer Our Team

• Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:
• A mission‑driven, early‑stage growth company filled with smart, passionate, and fun teammates
• Flexible PTO and company‑wide shutdowns to truly unplug and recharge
• 401(k) plan (for full‑time employees)