Principal / Sr Principal, Global Strategic Advisory Services

About the role

As a senior member of the DTAS (Data, Technology and Advisory Services) Strategic Advisory team, you will work directly with life sciences clients as a trusted partner, helping them navigate complex strategic, technological and operational challenges. You will shape and deliver high-impact consulting engagements for VP+ stakeholders, build deep client intimacy and be accountable for client satisfaction, new opportunities and assigned revenue targets.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a strategic thought partner to VP+ clients, own engagements end-to-end and generate new leads across Advisory Services and the wider DTAS portfolio
• Meet or exceed revenue targets by developing and delivering tailored proposals
• Provide strategic direction and leadership across projects, communicating complex insights to senior stakeholders
• Stay ahead of industry, competitive and regulatory trends to shape differentiated advisory propositions
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Advisory Services and the DTAS ecosystem, designing integrated solutions
• Translate major life sciences technologies such as AI/ML, digital health, RWE platforms and data interoperability into strategic implications for clients
• Contribute to firm visibility through thought leadership and client forums, and support team development through recruiting, mentoring and coaching

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; graduate degree or MBA not required but advantageous
• Minimum 10 years' professional experience in consulting or the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry, with demonstrated career progression
• Strong commitment to and experience in the life sciences and/or healthcare space
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and delivering high-impact client engagements
• Willingness and ability to travel to client locations as needed