At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategy projects and drive transformation for global biopharma clients.
- Company: High-growth life sciences strategy consultancy with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Fast progression, low-ego environment, and high-visibility projects.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor teams and influence senior stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the pharmaceutical industry and shape your career.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in strategy consulting with strong Medical Affairs exposure.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
A confidential, high-growth life sciences strategy consultancy is seeking a Manager to join its Strategy & Medical Affairs Transformation team. This is an opportunity to work on true strategy engagements with global biopharma clients—shaping operating models, elevating Medical Affairs, and driving cross-functional transformation.
You will lead multiple engagements, manage teams, and work directly with senior client stakeholders on high-impact transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities- Lead 3–4 strategy and Medical Affairs transformation projects end-to-end
- Manage and mentor consulting teams
- Drive work across:
- Operating model design
- Capability building
- Medical Affairs strategy
- Present to senior (C-1) stakeholders and influence decision-making
- Support proposals and contribute to internal capability development
- ~6+ years’ experience, including 4+ years in strategy consulting (MBB, Tier 2, or boutique life sciences firms)
- Strong Medical Affairs exposure (e.g., MSL models, MA strategy, launch excellence, governance redesign)
- Structured problem-solving and strong communication skills, with a confident client presence
- Experience managing workstreams or projects and guiding junior consultants
- Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MPH, or similar)
- Opportunity to make a real impact with global pharmaceutical clients
- Supportive, low-ego culture with minimal bureaucracy and flat hierarchies
- Fast progression and the ability to shape the practice
- High-visibility projects across Medical Affairs and broader functional transformation
Manager - Functional Excellence in London employer: BioTalent
Join a dynamic and high-growth life sciences strategy consultancy that prioritises employee development and offers a supportive, low-ego culture. As a Manager in the Strategy & Medical Affairs Transformation team, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects with global biopharma clients while enjoying fast progression and minimal bureaucracy. This role not only allows you to shape the practice but also fosters collaboration and mentorship within a flat organisational structure, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
