Associate Principal, European Strategy Consulting - Life Sciences

An opportunity has arisen for an Associate Principal to join a global leader in life sciences consulting. This role offers the chance to work across geographies, partnering with pharmaceutical and healthcare clients to provide strategic solutions that maximise their commercial success.

Company Overview : The European Strategy Consulting team is part of a global consulting services function, specialising in supporting healthcare and life sciences clients across the commercial value chain. By providing expertise in areas such as brand and commercial strategy, value and access, portfolio strategy, corporate M&A, and integrated digital health, the team delivers value-creating partnerships that support clients in achieving their objectives.

This position offers a rewarding and progressive career path with opportunities to work in a multicultural, collaborative environment. The role will involve addressing complex client issues and delivering high-quality, strategic solutions.

Role & Responsibilities : As an Associate Principal , the successful candidate will manage and lead multiple consulting projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include :

• Managing project teams, both internal and external, to design, develop, and deliver client solutions
• Leveraging business experience and acumen to identify strategic alternatives and approaches to client questions
• Acting as the main point of contact with clients, ensuring communication is clear and effective
• Following up with clients post-project to ensure satisfaction and identify further opportunities
• Supporting the development of intellectual property for use in future engagements
• Managing proposal preparation and ensuring overall bid integrity
• Developing new business opportunities through identification of follow-on work and leads
• Providing high-level input into the development of client reports and presentations, and delivering findings to clients
• Sharing subject matter expertise to elevate team capabilities and deliver world-class client solutions
• Leading ad hoc work streams related to people management, such as recruitment and learning development
• Serving as a coach and mentor to 3-4 junior staff members, supporting their professional growth

About You : The ideal candidate for this role will have substantial experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, particularly in Value & Access strategy consulting .

Additional qualifications include :

This role is available to work within multiple locations across the EU and UK, with the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects within the life sciences sector.