Client Engagement Manager

Overview

PA has been at the forefront of drug delivery device development for more than 30 years, supporting a global client base of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations. Our drug delivery team operates internationally across the U.S., UK, and Ireland, combining deep technical expertise with world‑class design, engineering, and science capabilities.

We are seeking a Client Development Lead to drive growth across Drug Delivery and Medical Device clients on a global basis, with many clients headquartered in the U.S. This role is focused on building senior‑level relationships, identifying high‑value growth opportunities, and advancing them through the early stages of the sales pipeline.

This is a growth‑oriented role requiring strong industry credibility, a deep understanding of regulated product development, and the ability to connect client challenges with PA’s design, engineering, and scientific expertise. While digital and data capabilities may support client solutions, the core focus of this role is drug delivery and medical device innovation.

• Identify, qualify, and progress new business opportunities related to drug delivery systems, combination products, and medical devices
• Build and maintain senior‑level relationships across R&D, Product Development, Engineering, Clinical, and Commercial leadership
• Lead early discovery conversations and shape opportunities prior to formal pursuit
• Position PA’s capabilities in design, engineering, human factors, systems engineering, and regulatory support
• Partner with Principals, technical experts, and delivery teams to transition qualified opportunities into active pursuits
• Manage early‑stage pipeline activity in CRM, including opportunity tracking and stakeholder engagement
• Represent PA at key industry events throughout the year, building visibility and strengthening market presence
• Provide ongoing market and competitive insights to inform proposition development and growth strategy
• This role is specifically focused on working with device OEM and pharmaceutical clients to develop new drug delivery systems, including injection systems, inhalation devices, and wearables
• Support pharma and biotech clients developing drug‑device combination products, including those leveraging third‑party device platforms

• Deep industry experience and network within drug delivery, medical devices, or combination products
• Proven experience in business development, consulting sales, or client leadership roles
• Strong understanding of regulated product development and lifecycle management
• Experience selling engineering, product development, R&D, or technical consulting services
• Ability to engage credibly with senior technical and commercial stakeholders
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and opportunity‑shaping skills

• Background in consulting, engineering services, or life sciences product development
• Experience supporting complex, multi‑stakeholder pursuits
• Ability to translate technical challenges into compelling business value propositions

• Consistent creation of high‑quality, well‑qualified growth opportunities
• Strong collaboration with engineering, scientific, and delivery teams across the U.S., UK, and Ireland
• Trusted advisor relationships with senior client decision‑makers
• Disciplined management of early‑stage pipeline and opportunity development

PA Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all of our people can excel. You do not need to match every expectation above to apply for this position. We believe bringing together diverse perspectives yields innovative ideas, supporting our objectives to create exceptional value for our clients and exceptional experiences for our engineers.

We recruit, promote, and reward our people based on their contribution, without regard to gender, race, disability, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.

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