Life Sciences Engagement Lead - Strategy & Client Impact

BGBx; Washington; On-site; USD 145,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

BGBx is seeking an Engagement Lead to manage a single engagement from start to finish, setting schedules, guiding consultants, and serving as the primary client contact. You will lead teams, coach members, and contribute to business development while partnering with senior leaders on strategic client work.

The role requires 3–5 years in strategy consulting or related fields, with healthcare experience and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of strategy consulting, market research, or other relevant project-based work experience
• S. or B.A degree from a top four-year college or university in Science, Health, or Business concentration
• D. or Master’s degree preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred at either of the following: a leading management consulting firm, Pharmaceutical, BioTech, or Medical Device company preferably in Strategy, Marketing, Operations, or Business Development function
• Business research and analysis experience, with demonstrated ability to synthesize data and draw accurate, logical conclusions
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading workstreams and small project teams
• Demonstrated experience working and presenting to senior business leaders
• Foreign language skills preferred, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent people management skills

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for managing one engagement from start to finish, including setting project schedule, guiding team members, and interacting directly with clients
• Lead small project teams of consultants, providing direction and coaching to help the team complete research and prepare documentation for client presentations
• Support and contribute to the business development lifecycle by delivering high-quality work to existing clients and establishing client relationships
• Serve as a strategy and thought partner to clients and senior officers of the firm
• Act as a key point of contact between the team, senior officers of the firm, and clients

Skills

Project leadership

Strategic consulting

Healthcare knowledge

Stakeholder communication

People management

Presentation skills

Business research

Foreign language skills

Education

S. or B.A. in Science/Health/Business

D. or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

BGBx is seeking an Engagement Lead to manage a single engagement from start to finish, setting schedules, guiding consultants, and serving as the primary client contact. You will lead teams, coach members, and contribute to business development while partnering with senior leaders on strategic client work.

The role requires 3–5 years in strategy consulting or related fields, with healthcare experience and strong communication and leadership skills.