Strategic Commercial Director - Pharma/Life Sciences

The Opportunity

As a Strategic Commercial Director – Health Industries, you will lead the development of executive-level perspectives for priority clients. This client-facing role within Internal Firm Services integrates industry, capital allocation, and growth considerations to support C-suite decision-making. You will work across the PwC network to develop structured, value-oriented points of view that connect market trends, transaction activity, and business unit strategy. This includes framing discussions across industry outlook, capital allocation trade-offs, organic and inorganic growth, and competitive positioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of executive-level materials for senior stakeholders, including CEOs and investment committees
• Translate analysis into structured outputs for executive audiences
• Develop capital allocation discussion materials and set direction for growth-related work across health industry clients
• Develop and advise on value creation plans (e.g., revenue growth, pricing, cost management), including advise on portfolio actions and discussions across acquisitions, divestitures, and portfolio strategy
• Manage multiple engagements, including scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Coordinate across teams to gather inputs and develop integrated perspectives
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders
• Mentor and guide team members through project delivery and development

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 8 years of experience in strategy, deals/deals strategy, or commercial diligence

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a Master's of Business Administration
• Background in Strategy, Deals Strategy, or Commercial Strategy (consulting or professional services)
• Experience supporting C-suite stakeholders on transaction-related or strategic initiatives
• Ability to synthesize complex data into structured, decision-oriented outputs
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in parallel
• Experience operating in environments with evolving scope and priorities
• Executive-level communication and storytelling skills
• Knowledge of the U.S. health market (payer, provider, life sciences)
• Experience with capital allocation, investment analysis, and shareholder value considerations
• Ability to develop materials for executive audiences with clarity, impact and structure
• Experience working across stakeholder groups and functional teams
• Experience mentoring or developing team members
• Extensive experience utilizing analytical thinking, systemic problem solving, and strategic questioning

Pay & Benefits

• Salary range: $122,500 - $423,780 ($122,500 - $504,500 for Washington state residents)
• All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more