Life Sciences R&D Strategy Consultant

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Life Sciences R&D Strategy Consultant

London, UK

Client‑facing role that may involve travel within the UK and overseas.

• Work as part of focused project teams across a range of Life Sciences R&D topics, including research, clinical development, regulatory, pharmacovigilance and adjacent biotech/medtech domains.
• Independently lead work streams to assess client R&D strategies, operating models, processes and technology landscape as part of broader transformation programmes.
• Gather, synthesise and analyse data from a variety of sources to draw insights and develop strategic recommendations across R&D productivity, pipeline/portfolio prioritisation, clinical trial innovation, regulatory and safety transformation, and digital/AI‑enabled change.
• Structure and communicate outcomes to client management teams, helping senior stakeholders make informed, evidence‑based decisions.
• Work alongside client teams to help implement recommendations and deliver measurable value, helping get the right therapies to patients faster.
• Gain exposure to strategic challenges and opportunities in Life Sciences.
• Engage with cutting‑edge research and thought leadership that defines the future of the industry.
• Utilise structured problem‑solving techniques to enable client transformation.
• Collaborate with a global network of highly skilled, geographically and culturally diverse people.
• Participate in a world‑class training curriculum that promotes continuous up‑skilling.

• 2‑5+ years of relevant experience focusing on R&D in the Life Sciences industry, including strategy/management consulting or experience within biopharma or biotech R&D organisations.
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record; an advanced degree is a plus but not essential.
• Strong functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas: R&D strategy and operating model; research and clinical development; pipeline/portfolio/asset strategy; regulatory, safety or pharmacovigilance; digital transformation and innovation; data, analytics and AI in R&D; patient, site and investigator experience.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills with fluency in English.
• Interest in technology, data and the future of Life Sciences R&D.

Competitive basic salary and an extensive benefits package that includes:

• 30 days of vacation per year.
• Access to app‑based fitness classes and discounts on a range of gyms.
• Private medical insurance.
• Three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice.

Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.

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