Senior Manager, Consulting

Vynamic; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vynamic is seeking a Senior Manager with life sciences consulting experience to shape strategies, manage complex programs, and cultivate relationships that advance client outcomes and the firm's mission. You will lead cross-functional teams, deliver data-driven insights, and contribute to growth through thought leadership and brand-building.

This role offers a hybrid work environment in Boston, Durham, Philadelphia, or New York City, with a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field with 6+ years in life science consulting; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large, complex projects; mentors and develops talent.
• Deep relationship management skills to build strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience applying project/program management methodologies across multiple workstreams.
• Industry insight and ability to translate trends into actionable strategies.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Growth mindset with ability to drive strategic initiatives and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact solutions: design and deliver strategic solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Program & risk leadership: oversee programs, mitigate risks, resolve issues, ensure delivery.
• Strategic analysis & executive recommendations: synthesize data to inform decisions.
• Firm growth & thought leadership: contribute to intellectual capital and new offerings.
• Brand representation: model company values and influence culture.
• Strategic stakeholder engagement: manage high-value relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Team development & talent cultivation: mentor teams and foster learning.
• Collaborative leadership across the firm: partner with Navigators, Go-Tos, Account Managers, Counselors.
• Continuous feedback & organizational improvement: seek feedback and drive excellence.
• Inclusive leadership & culture building: champion diversity and inclusive decision-making.
• Business development & network expansion: identify opportunities and expand networks.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Business development

Thought leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

MS/MBA/PhD preferred

Job description

As a Senior Manager at Vynamic, you will leverage your life science consulting expertise to drive transformative outcomes for clients, fostering innovation and strategic growth within the life sciences industry. You will play a pivotal role in shaping strategies, managing complex projects, and cultivating meaningful relationships that align with Vynamic’s mission and values.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver High-Impact Solutions: Lead the design and delivery of high-quality, strategic solutions that align with client objectives and drive measurable business and scientific outcomes. Apply advanced life sciences consulting expertise to solve complex challenges and elevate client performance.
• Program & Risk Leadership: Oversee entire programs or multiple workstreams, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, resolving issues, and ensuring successful delivery. Serve as a trusted escalation point and advisor for clients and internal teams.
• Strategic Analysis & Executive Recommendations: Lead the synthesis of scientific, operational, and market data to generate actionable insights. Deliver confident, data-driven recommendations with urgency, tailored to executive-level stakeholders and aligned with broader business strategy.
• Firm Growth & Thought Leadership: Actively contribute to Vynamic’s growth by shaping intellectual capital, developing new service offerings, and sharing life sciences consulting expertise. Represent the firm in external forums and contribute to brand-building initiatives.
• Brand Representation: Serve as a senior ambassador of the Vynamic brand, consistently modeling company values and influencing culture both internally and externally. Champion the firm’s mission and vision in client engagements and industry interactions.
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and manage high-value relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment, trust, and long-term partnership. Consistently deliver outcomes that exceed expectations and reinforce Vynamic’s reputation for excellence.
• Team Development & Talent Cultivation: Lead and mentor teams by identifying growth opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and integrating life sciences consulting best practices into daily operations. Support career development through coaching and performance feedback.
• Collaborative Leadership Across the Firm: Partner with Navigators, Go-Tos, Account Managers, and Counselors to guide professional development journeys. Influence firm-wide initiatives and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
• Continuous Feedback & Organizational Improvement: Model a commitment to personal and organizational growth by actively seeking feedback, implementing development plans, and driving a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Inclusive Leadership & Culture Building: Champion impact and inclusion by recognizing and celebrating diverse perspectives. Ensure inclusive decision-making and foster environments where all voices are heard and valued.
• Business Development & Network Expansion: Proactively identify opportunities where Vynamic’s services can add value to current or prospective clients, and escalate to Account Managers or Business Development leads as appropriate. Build and maintain strategic professional networks to support long‑term business development and market visibility.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field with 6+ years of progressive experience in life science consulting. An advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale, complex projects in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Proven ability to mentor and develop talent, foster collaboration, and drive high-performance cultures.
• Deep understanding of relationship management principles, with a focus on building strategic partnerships and influencing key stakeholders across the life sciences ecosystem.
• Extensive experience applying project and program management methodologies to oversee multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Industry Insight: Familiarity with Vynamic’s sectors, services, and unique value proposition is preferred. Ability to translate industry trends into actionable strategies that drive client value and business growth.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences, including scientific, operational, and executive stakeholders.
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset that embraces challenges as opportunities for innovation, learning, and continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and contribute to organizational thought leadership.

Why Join Vynamic?

At Vynamic, we believe in leading with authenticity, purpose, and passion. As a Senior Manager with a life science consulting background, you’ll not only help organizations achieve strategic goals but also inspire scientific and operational excellence—contributing to meaningful change that drives industry innovation.

Further Information

This is a full-time role and will follow a hybrid work environment in either Boston, Durham, Philadelphia, or New York City.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation

$140,000—$160,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.