Life Sciences Technology Delivery Lead - Patient Services

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mobility stipend

Paid holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Managing Consultant in Life Sciences Technology Consulting – Patient Services to lead project delivery for biopharma clients. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, translate strategy into actionable plans, and drive client satisfaction through on-time, on-budget implementations.

You will manage timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations, while supporting business development and staying current with industry trends to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of overall work experience.
• Experience in technology consulting, project management, or patient services, preferably within biopharma or healthcare.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and delivering technology solutions in a client-facing environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build client and team relationships.
• Experience with digital platforms, data integration, and workflow automation is preferred.
• US Citizenship is contractually required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of patient services technology projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and Guidehouse standards.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, developers, and subject matter experts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on project delivery, providing regular updates, managing expectations, and addressing issues proactively.
• Support the Director in business development activities by contributing to proposals, presentations, and solution design.
• Oversee the integration of digital platforms, data architectures, and workflow automation tools in patient services engagements.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and solution demonstrations with client stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in patient services and technology consulting.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MS/MPH (nice to have)

Job description

Guidehouse seeks a Managing Consultant in Life Sciences Technology Consulting – Patient Services to lead project delivery for biopharma clients. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, translate strategy into actionable plans, and drive client satisfaction through on-time, on-budget implementations.

You will manage timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations, while supporting business development and staying current with industry trends to deliver high-quality solutions.