Consultant, Life Sciences - Pharmaceutical Drug Development

About the role

IPM is a leading consulting firm headquartered in Chicago with offices in multiple cities. We have a strong track record of success, having led over 5,000 projects for over 500 clients across the life sciences industry, including pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and biotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects and programs in the pharmaceutical industry, including pre-clinical R&D, clinical development, regulatory submissions, commercialization, and product lifecycle management.
• Implement or optimize project management frameworks using current best practices and tools to improve team capabilities.
• Develop and drive integrated project plans aligned with project strategy using tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware, etc.
• Manage projects within established scope, schedule, and budget while exceeding IPM project management standards.
• Establish, maintain, guide, and lead high-performance project teams, serving as the project advocate within the client organization.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline or a related field.
• Advanced degrees in science, engineering, or business are a plus.
• 10+ years of industry experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 3+ years of project management experience related to one or more of IPM’s business offerings.
• Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process (Six Sigma and Project Management Professional certifications are a plus).
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations and learn quickly.

Benefits

• Engaging culture with a caring, nurturing environment and transparent communication.
• Inclusion and diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral parts of our culture.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and development.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including 100% employer-paid health for employees and 85% paid health for dependents, 401(k) matching, performance bonuses, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, personal and sick time, and more.
• Salary range is $140,000 - $180,000 dependent on experience.
• Philanthropy initiatives and community involvement.

Schedule

The hybrid work environment requires a minimum of three days in the office per week. The specific days are flexible and may vary depending on project schedules and meetings. On-site locations may also vary. Additionally, we follow our clients' guidance on on-site requirements, which may increase the minimum number of days in the office based on the client and project assignment.