Engagement Manager - Medical Affairs

A boutique life sciences strategy consultancy is seeking a Manager to join its Medical Affairs, Functional Excellence team.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

This is an opportunity to work on true strategy engagements with global biopharma clients, shaping operating models, elevating Medical Affairs teams, and driving cross-functional transformation.

You will lead multiple engagements, manage teams, and work directly with senior client stakeholders on high-impact transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 3-4 strategy and Medical Affairs transformation projects end-to-end simultaneously
• Manage and mentor consulting teams
• Drive work across:
• Operating model design
• Capability building
• Medical Affairs strategy
• Present to senior (C-1) stakeholders and influence decision-making
• Support proposals and contribute to internal capability development

Your Background

• Strategy consulting experience (MBB, Tier 2, or boutique life sciences firms)
• Experience with operating model design, capability build projects within Medical Affairs teams or Commercial (e.g. restructuring field sales teams). xwzovoh
• Structured problem-solving and strong communication skills, with a confident client presence
• Experience managing workstreams or projects and guiding junior consultants

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to make a real impact with global pharmaceutical clients
• Interesting thinking projects where no day is the same
• Supportive, low-ego culture with minimal bureaucracy and flat hierarchies
• Fast progression and the ability to shape the practice
• High-visibility projects across Medical Affairs and broader functional transformation