Consulting Director - Lifesciences & Pharma

About the role

A Director of Consulting within the Life Sciences & Pharma vertical, you’ll lead client partnerships that drive strategic procurement transformation, supply chain resilience, and operational excellence. You’ll be responsible for steering high-impact engagements, building trusted executive relationships, and developing teams that consistently deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of GEP’s consulting strategy for Life Sciences, aligning with global business objectives and emerging industry trends.
• Manage multiple client programs across pharma, biotech, and medical device segments, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, value-driven results.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high client satisfaction.
• Design and implement sourcing and procurement transformation strategies that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and optimize spend.
• Lead, coach, and inspire consulting teams to excel, ensuring professional growth and a strong understanding of client culture and objectives.
• Identify new opportunities for growth and support business development initiatives to deepen and expand client partnerships.
• Deliver insights using data and analytics to build robust, fact-based recommendations and deliver impactful executive presentations.
• Oversee RFQs, supplier management, category strategies, and transformation programs to support clients’ strategic goals — from digital enablement to sustainable sourcing.

Requirements

Experience: 12+ years of management consulting experience, or a combination of consulting and procurement/supply chain roles within the Life Sciences industry (pharma, biotech, or medical devices).

Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional, global teams and manage large-scale transformation programs.

Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of Life Sciences value chains, regulatory environments, supplier ecosystems, and commercialization processes.

Client Focus: Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to engage, influence, and drive impact at the executive level.

Analytical Strength: Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering data-driven recommendations.

Communication: Excellent presentation and storytelling abilities, with comfort presenting to C-suite stakeholders.

Growth Mindset: Demonstrated business development potential and passion for building long-term partnerships.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Life Sciences preferred.

Preferred Skills: Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (TQM, Six Sigma, APEX). Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Qualifications

Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%.

Skills

Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (TQM, Six Sigma, APEX).

Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) plan with a 3% company match, paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$190,000 – $210,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Not specified.