R&D Practice Lead

PharmaACE; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + yearly bonus + commissions

Fast-track leadership opportunities

Global collaboration with elite teams

Job summary

A global healthcare consulting firm is seeking an R&D Consulting Practice Lead to establish a high-performing team, drive business development, and leverage AI-driven insights for transformative impact in the pharmaceutical sector. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in consulting or leadership roles, proven track records of revenue growth, and advanced degrees preferred. This position offers significant career growth and the opportunity to shape the future of R&D consulting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in top-tier consulting or leadership roles in life sciences consulting.
• 5+ years leading teams in a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated success in driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth.
• Strong connections in pharma, biotech, or healthcare analytics.
• Willingness to travel and work onsite with clients.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a high-performing team of R&D consultants.
• Cultivate new business opportunities leveraging industry network.
• Partner with senior executives to optimize R&D pipelines.
• Design AI-powered frameworks for clinical trial and portfolio methods.
• Publish insights and present to position PharmaACE as an R&D partner.
• Oversee high-stakes projects to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
• Mentor and inspire a diverse global team.

Skills

Leadership

R&D analytics

Business development

Data science

Client relationship management

Education

PhD or equivalent advanced degree

MBA

Job description

PharmaACE is a growing Global Healthcare Consulting Firm headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Our expert teams of Business Analysts, based across the US, Canada, Europe, and India, provide Analytics and Business Solutions using our worldwide delivery models for a wide range of clients.Our clients include established, multinational BioPharma leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurial firms on the cutting-edge of science.We have deep expertise in Forecasting, Business Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Sales Analytics, and the Analytics Centre of Excellence Model.Our wealth of therapeutic area experience cuts across Oncology, Immuno-science, CNS, CV-Met, and Rare Diseases.We support our clients' needs in Primary Care, Specialty Care, and Hospital business units. We have managed Biologics, Branded Pharmaceuticals, Generics, APIs, Diagnostics, and Packaging & Delivery Systems portfolios

Job Description

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming pharmaceutical R&D through cutting-edge analytics, AI-driven insights, and strategic innovation? Do you thrive on building high-impact teams, forging senior-leader relationships, and driving exponential business growth? If you’re ready to lead a groundbreaking new practice at a fast-growing global consulting firm, PharmaACE is calling your name.

We’re launching an R&D Consulting Practice to redefine how biopharma leaders innovate, optimize, and succeed in this critical organizational space. This is your chance to build and lead this high-growth business unit from the ground up, driving impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

As the R&D Consulting Practice Lead , you’ll spearhead a transformative new practice, building a team of elite consultants and driving strategic partnerships with top-tier biopharma clients. You’ll harness advanced analytics, AI, and strategic foresight to solve a wide-array of complex R&D challenges, while accelerating PharmaACE’s growth through new client wins, functional expansion, and global reach.

Why Join PharmaACE?

• Rocket-Fueled Career Growth : Fast-track leadership in a high-growth firm, with unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of life sciences consulting.
• Limitless Earning Potential : Earn a competitive base salary + yearly bonus + uncapped commissions tied to your business development wins.
• Global Impact, Entrepreneurial Culture : Collaborate with a diverse, elite team across the U.S., Europe, and Asia in a dynamic environment that rewards innovation and excellence.
• Trusted Partnerships : Join a firm with a 100% repeat business rate, where you’ll build long-term relationships with top biopharma leaders.
• Cutting-Edge Innovation : Lead the charge in deploying AI-driven tools and analytics that redefine R&D strategy, operations and outcomes.

Ready to Redefine R&D Consulting?

If you’re a bold, entrepreneurial leader ready to build a legacy in life sciences consulting, this is your moment. Join PharmaACE as our R&D Consulting Practice Lead and shape the future of pharmaceutical innovation. Apply now to ignite your career and drive transformative impact!

Qualifications

• Proven Expertise: 10+ years in top-tier consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain) or leadership roles in life sciences consulting, with deep expertise in R&D analytics, strategy, and/or data science.
• Leadership Prowess: 5+ years leading teams in a professional services environment, with a track record of building high-impact practices.
• Business Development Acumen: Demonstrated success in forging executive-level client relationships and driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth.
• Industry Network: Strong connections in pharma, biotech, or healthcare analytics, with a pulse on R&D trends and challenges.
• Advanced Credentials: PhD, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A builder’s mentality, energized by creating something new, solving complex problems, and delivering transformative impact.
• Global Mobility: Willingness to travel and work onsite with clients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer a World-Class Practice: Establish and lead a high-performing team of R&D consultants, delivering game-changing solutions across a wide-array of critical value-generating activities, including: Target-Opportunity Profile (TOP) assessments, long-range forecasting/valuation, PTRS assessments, clinical trial prioritization/optimization/acceleration, and cross-TA portfolio strategy.
• Drive Explosive Growth: Expand our footprint by cultivating new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients, leveraging your industry network and entrepreneurial flair.
• Shape Strategic Impact: Partner with senior-level executives to deliver data-driven strategies that optimize R&D pipelines, accelerate innovation, and maximize ROI.
• Innovate with AI & Analytics: Design and deploy cutting-edge, AI-powered frameworks for clinical trial design, site selection, portfolio prioritization, and predictive modeling.
• Lead Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of industry trends, publishing insights and presenting at conferences to position PharmaACE as the go-to R&D consulting partner.
• Ensure Flawless Execution: Oversee high-stakes projects - managing risks, timelines, and budgets - to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
• Foster a Culture of Excellence: Mentor and inspire a diverse, global team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and unparalleled client service.