Senior Vice President, Life Sciences Strategy

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Vice President, Life Sciences Strategy based in the United States. We are seeking an accomplished senior executive to drive strategic growth, client development, and practice leadership within a leading healthcare strategy consulting environment. In this influential role, you will advise pharmaceutical and medical device organizations on critical commercial decisions, helping shape portfolio strategies, market entry plans, competitive positioning, and product commercialization initiatives. You will play a central role in expanding client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and strengthening the practice’s market presence through thought leadership and innovative service offerings. Working across multiple teams and strategic workstreams, you will combine deep life sciences expertise with executive-level client engagement and operational leadership. This opportunity is designed for a commercially minded leader who excels at building high-performing teams, delivering measurable client value, and shaping organizational direction, with an accelerated pathway to Partner.

Strategic Growth and Practice Leadership: Lead strategic growth initiatives across key areas, including market opportunity assessments, product development, business development and licensing (BD&L), go-to-market strategy, and competitive positioning. Business Development and Client Expansion: Drive firm-wide commercial growth by strengthening relationships with existing clients, developing new executive-level partnerships, identifying emerging opportunities, and expanding strategic account portfolios. Executive Advisory and Client Delivery: Apply deep healthcare industry expertise and consulting experience to guide complex, high-value engagements and ensure the delivery of actionable insights that inform critical commercial decisions. Practice Strategy and Innovation: Contribute to the broader strategic direction of the practice by shaping service offerings, operating models, talent priorities, and long-term growth initiatives. Thought Leadership and Market Differentiation: Champion innovative approaches, industry perspectives, and thought leadership initiatives that strengthen market positioning and establish the practice as a trusted advisor in life sciences strategy. Team Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor and develop Vice Presidents, Managers, and Consultants, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and high performance. Operational and Financial Oversight: Monitor practice-level profitability, team utilization, engagement performance, and client satisfaction to support sustainable growth and operational excellence. Cross-Functional Leadership: Balance client delivery, business development, talent development, and firm-wide leadership responsibilities while ensuring alignment across multiple teams and strategic priorities. Requirements: 10–15+ years of healthcare consulting experience, ideally gained within a top-tier consulting firm, with a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical, medical device, and broader life sciences sectors. A demonstrated track record of business development, including successfully acquiring clients, expanding strategic accounts, and generating sustained commercial growth. Extensive experience leading multiple teams and delivering complex, high-value consulting engagements for senior executives and major healthcare organizations. A bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a recognized four-year university or college is required. An advanced degree, such as an MBA, MPH, PhD, or equivalent, is preferred. Deep expertise in life sciences strategy, including areas such as portfolio strategy, market opportunity assessment, commercial due diligence, go-to-market planning, competitive strategy, and product commercialization. Strong executive presence, with exceptional communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. The ability to combine strategic vision with detailed execution, translating complex market insights into practical recommendations and measurable business outcomes. Demonstrated success in developing talent, mentoring future leaders, and building collaborative, high-performing teams. A broad leadership mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities across client delivery, commercial growth, talent strategy, and practice operations. A recognized professional presence within the life sciences sector, supported by strong industry knowledge and a track record of thought leadership. Benefits: Base salary: $280,000–$300,000 per year. Performance-based compensation: Eligible for an additional bonus. Healthcare coverage: Health insurance options to support employee well-being. Retirement planning: Retirement benefits designed to support long-term financial security. Paid time off: Generous paid leave and company holidays. Wellness support: Wellness benefits and life insurance. Professional development: Learning and development opportunities to support continued career growth. Hybrid work arrangement: Work in a hybrid setting, with U.S. office options in Washington, D.C., Boston, and New York City. Executive career advancement: An accelerated pathway to Partner, offering the opportunity to expand strategic influence and leadership responsibilities. Meaningful industry impact: Help shape commercial strategy and innovation across the life sciences sector, contributing to decisions that influence healthcare products and patient outcomes. Collaborative culture: Join an environment focused on innovation, inclusion, teamwork, and professional excellence.