Principal​/Sr Principal, Global Advisory Services

Principal/Sr Principal, Global Advisory Services Job Overview

As a Principal or Sr Principal 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, building deep client intimacy through insight‑driven dialogue, proactive partnership, and consistent delivery excellence.

You will be accountable for driving client satisfaction, identifying new opportunities, and achieving or exceeding assigned revenue targets.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Integrated Solutioning:
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Advisory Services (Brand & Commercial strategy, Asset & Portfolio strategy, Value & Access, Digital Health, Commercial Excellence, Advanced Analytics) and the broader DTAS ecosystem (data strategy, architecture, outsourcing, technology). Leverage internal expertise to design integrated, enterprise‑grade solutions that unite strategy, data, and technology and foster a culture of excellence and innovation. Translate major technologies transforming life sciences—AI/ML, digital health, RWE platforms, data interoperability, next‑gen commercial architectures—into meaningful strategic implications for clients.

Client Partnership, Trust & Growth:
Act as a trusted strategic thought partner to VP+ clients, building long‑term relationships grounded in deep business understanding, proactive guidance, and consistent delivery excellence. Own client engagements end‑to‑end, ensuring satisfaction, quality, and measurable value, while identifying follow‑on opportunities and generating new leads across Advisory Services and the wider DTAS portfolio. Meets or exceeds assigned revenue targets by developing and delivering high‑impact, tailored proposals.

Maintain proactive post‑delivery engagement to reinforce partnership and client intimacy.

Strategic Consulting & Advisory Leadership:
Provide clear strategic direction and high‑quality leadership across projects, shaping actionable recommendations that address client priorities and industry dynamics. Communicate complex insights effectively to senior stakeholders and ensure that deliverables and proposals reflect rigorous thinking, client relevance, and strategic coherence. Stay ahead of industry, competitive, and regulatory trends to inform client discussions and shape differentiated advisory propositions.

Thought Leadership & Practice Building:
Contribute to firm visibility and reputation through thought leadership, client forums, and external engagement. Support team development through recruiting, mentoring, coaching, and capability building to maintain a high standard of consulting excellence.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; graduate degree or MBA not required but advantageous.

Minimum 12 years’ professional experience in consulting or the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry, with demonstrated career progression.

Strong commitment to and experience within the life sciences and/or healthcare space.

Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, developing people, and delivering high‑impact client engagements.

Proven ability to build lasting client relationships grounded in trust, partnership, and mutual value creation.

Willingness and ability to travel to client locations as needed.

• Client centricity
• Delivery excellence
• Collaboration
• Empowerment
• Coaching

Visit our benefits page for information on everything from perks to well‑being initiatives and career enhancement.

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· Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

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