Director / Associate Principal - Medical and Scientific Strategy Consulting

Who Are Prescient? We are a specialist, strategic partner to global biopharma companies. We provide expertise, derived from our extensive experience, across the drug life cycle. Science, strategy, and technology underpin our business, but it is driven by deep, collaborative relationships. As true partners, we are focused on helping clients unlock the full potential of their innovations and improve people’s lives.

About Our Medical and Scientific Strategy Practice: Our consultancy services are built on deep scientific and medical expertise. We explore the needs and motivations of the medical community and turn that information into powerful insights that inform our clients’ strategies, with the ultimate goal of shaping the future of healthcare and improving patient outcomes. Our approach integrates rigorous scientific analysis, market understanding, and collaborative planning. We challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to unlock new opportunities and innovation through strategic thinking.

What role will I play on projects? As a Director / Associate Principal, you will act as a strategic partner to our clients, leading high-impact consulting engagements that shape the development and commercialization of biopharmaceutical assets. You will:

• Serve as the primary client advisor, providing strategic recommendations based on deep medical and scientific expertise.
• Lead project teams in delivering actionable insights, ensuring that medical and scientific perspectives are integrated into broader commercial and competitive strategies.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, identifying opportunities to expand engagements and drive impact across their portfolios.
• Oversee multiple projects concurrently, ensuring high-quality execution and delivery.
• Contribute to thought leadership by developing industry insights and best practices.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for new consulting engagements within existing and new client accounts.
• Author compelling proposals and presentations to win new business.
• Contribute to compelling thought leadership (e.g., white papers, conference presentations, industry publications).
• Stay ahead of industry trends, advising clients on emerging opportunities and challenges.
• Lead complex medical and scientific strategy engagements (e.g., clinical trial strategy, medical affairs planning), managing the full project lifecycle from scoping to execution.
• Guide teams in conducting rigorous scientific analysis, synthesizing data into actionable recommendations.
• Oversee the development of client deliverables, ensuring clarity, impact, and strategic alignment.
• Present recommendations to senior client stakeholders with confidence and thought leadership.
• Oversee primary and secondary research to inform strategic decision-making.
• Manage in-depth analysis of clinical trial landscapes, regulatory pathways, and competitive dynamics.
• Pressure-test hypotheses with key stakeholders, including KOLs and industry experts.

Team Development and Mentorship:

• Lead and mentor a team of consultants and engagement managers, providing coaching and professional development support.
• Contribute to internal training initiatives, helping to build capabilities across the Medical and Scientific Strategy practice.
• Foster a safe, collaborative, and high-performing team environment, ensuring consistent quality and impact across engagements.

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent strongly preferred).
• 4+ years of consulting experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, with a focus on medical and scientific strategy.
• Strong understanding of drug development across early- and late-stage clinical development, regulatory strategy, and medical affairs.
• Expertise in key therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, or rare diseases preferred.
• Proven ability to lead strategic consulting engagements, including managing client relationships and driving impactful recommendations.
• Experience managing teams and mentoring junior consultants in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex scientific data into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior-level stakeholders.

Why Choose Prescient? What Makes Us Special?

• A uniquely science-first mentality in lock-step with the values of our clients.
• A global firm with a strong footprint across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to top-tier biopharma clients.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that fosters innovation.
• Access to a robust L&D program, including mentorship and specialized training.

What We Offer:

• A competitive base salary plus an extensive benefits package.
• A strong values-based culture which is actively lived and promoted.
• A team made up of smart and supportive people.
• Leaders who are accessible and listen, ambitious for our teams, committed to coaching and sharing their expertise.
• An environment where our thinking and our work are all innovative, imaginative and bright.
• On-going and tailored career development that stretches you and is based on your ambition, abilities and interests – not boxes.
• A culture where everyone is actively encouraged to contribute and influence the business.
• Flexible working, recognition for going the extra mile, and a flat hierarchy.

About Prescient Healthcare Group: Prescient is a pharma services firm specializing in dynamic decision support and product and portfolio strategy. We partner with our clients to turn science into value by helping them understand the potential of their molecules, shaping their strategic plans and allowing their decision making to be the biggest differentiating factor in the success of their products. Founded in 2007, Prescient is a global firm with a footprint in ten cities across three continents. Our team of more than 475 experts partners with 23 of the top 25 biopharmaceutical companies, the fastest-growing mid-caps and cutting-edge emerging biotechs, including some of the biggest and most innovative brands. More than 80% of our employees hold advanced life sciences degrees, and our teams deliver an impressive depth of therapeutic, clinical and commercial expertise.