Engagement Manager (Life Science)

Unio Search; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

401(k) plan

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning budget

Job summary

Unio Search partners with a global Life Science Management Consultancy seeking a seasoned Client Delivery Leader in the United States. You will autonomously drive projects, diagnose challenges, and co-create transformative strategies with senior clients.

You’ll oversee client accounts, lead project teams, and expand engagements through high-value delivery. Requires 3+ years in biotech/pharma consulting and a track record delivering end-to-end projects across life-sciences value chain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years direct industry experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, CRO, or CDMO sectors.
• At least 3 years of Life Science Management Consulting experience.
• Proven track record of delivering consultancy projects from inception to completion.
• Expertise across life sciences value chain segments: Research, Development (Clinical), Technical Operations, or Commercial.
• Demonstrated high-value contributions to past clients or employers.
• Experience in two or more areas: Program Management, Project Management, Organizational Change Management, Analytics and Data Visualization, Digital Transformation, Organizational Strategy, and Capability Building.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously lead and execute projects to exceed initial value propositions.
• Diagnose client challenges, identify, implement, and transition solutions for lasting improved performance.
• Collaborate with clients to co-create transformative strategies, driving meaningful action and change.
• Serve as an effective strategic leader, working alongside senior management and inspiring your team to deliver results.

Skills

Program Management

Project Management

Organizational Change Management

Analytics and Data Visualization

Digital Transformation

Organizational Strategy

Capability Building

Job description

Unio Search is proud to partner exclusively with a leading global Life Science Management Consultancy poised for further growth into 2025! With over 15 years of proven success, our client works with world-class organizations across the Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, CDMO, CRO, and Medical Device sectors. From stealth-mode startups to global Top 10 pharmaceutical companies, they cover the entire life science value chain, including Research, Development (Clinical), Technical Operations (GMP, cGMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics), and Commercialization (Market Access, Reimbursement, Mergers & Acquisitions).

Job Description:

Client Delivery

• Autonomously lead and execute projects to exceed their initial value propositions
• Work independently or within a team to diagnose client challenges, identify, implement, and transition solutions for lasting improved performance.
• Collaborate with clients to co-create transformative strategies, driving meaningful action and change within their organizations.
• Serve as an effective strategic leader, working alongside senior management and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional results.

Client and Account Management

• Oversee project teams, taking top-line responsibility for client satisfaction.
• Establish trusted relationships across all levels of client organizations, connecting strategy to operational transformations that meet business objectives.
• Ensure efficient cash flow management through timely submission of time and expenses.

Growing the Business

• Build and nurture trust-based networks that naturally evolve into client relationships as you assume greater business development responsibilities over time.
• Promote the expansion of engagements and accounts through exceptional project delivery, opportunity identification, and escalation with account managers.
• Support and lead business development efforts, from proposal creation to securing new engagements.

Internal Strategy and Infrastructure

• Contribute to and lead internal initiatives aimed at growing and continuously improving the firm’s operations and strategies.
• Participate in recruiting efforts to identify and hire exceptional talent.
• Operate as an owner/operator within the business, demonstrating a strong commitment to the firm's overall success.
• Proactively drive your own development across multiple areas of expertise.
• Welcome and support new employees through onboarding activities, fostering a collaborative environment.

Experience & Educations Required:

• Minimum 3 years of direct industry experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, CRO, or CDMO sectors.
• At least 3 years of Life Science Management Consulting experience.
• Proven track record of delivering consultancy projects from inception to completion.
• Expertise across one or more segments of the life sciences value chain: Research, Development (Clinical), Technical Operations (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics), or Commercial.
• Demonstrated high-value contributions to past clients or employers.
• Experience in two or more of the following areas: Program Management, Project Management, Organizational Change Management, Analytics and Data Visualization, Digital Transformation, Organizational Strategy, and Capability Building.

What is the package?

• Competitive base salary with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans with up to 100% of premiums covered by the employer.
• Employer-targeted profit sharing in 401(k) and Employee Stock Plan contributions up to the IRC limit annually.
• Unlimited PTO and a generous company-paid holiday schedule.
• Generous learning and development budget for individual growth.