Principal, Biopharma Competitive Strategy

Prescient Healthcare Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance bonuses

PTO & holidays

401K plan

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

Prescient Healthcare Group is seeking a Principal in Competitive Strategy to lead engagements across the life sciences sector from scoping to final recommendations. You will mentor teams of Engagement Managers, Consultants and Analysts, ensuring delivery quality and profitability.

Based in the United States, New Jersey, you will drive business development within existing accounts, grow client partnerships, and contribute to firm-wide thought leadership and capability building.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in biopharma consulting or client services (8+ years).
• Proven track record of leading engagements end to end and delivering high quality outputs.
• Experience developing and mentoring engagement teams and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities

• Report to a Director or Vice President within the Competitive Strategy practice, ensuring clear communication on project portfolio progress, risks, resourcing and account opportunities.
• Lead multiple concurrent competitive strategy engagements end to end, owning design, planning, client and people management, evidence collection and reporting.
• Manage day‑to‑day client relationships, setting expectations and balancing satisfaction with commercial discipline.
• Identify, scope and convert opportunities within existing accounts, contributing to pricing and proposals.
• Act as a trusted SME on therapeutic areas and regulatory guidance (FDA/EMA) to sharpen insights.
• Lead and develop Engagement Managers, Consultants and Analysts; support recruitment and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to internal initiatives like team training, new methodologies and tools; participate in thought leadership.
• Plan conference coverage and engage with experts across priority symposia and venues.

Skills

Biopharma consulting

Team leadership

Business development

Strategic advisory

Project management

Client relationship

Regulatory knowledge

FDA/EMA guidelines

Communication skills

Therapeutic area expertise

Education

BA/BS required

Advanced life science degree preferred

Job description

Prescient Healthcare Group is seeking a Principal in Competitive Strategy to lead engagements across the life sciences sector from scoping to final recommendations. You will mentor teams of Engagement Managers, Consultants and Analysts, ensuring delivery quality and profitability.

Based in the United States, New Jersey, you will drive business development within existing accounts, grow client partnerships, and contribute to firm-wide thought leadership and capability building.