Life Sciences Program Manager, Business Transformation Consulting

BIP is Europe’s fastest growing digital consulting company and is on track to reach the Top 20 by 2030, with an expanding global footprint in the US (New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston). Operating at the intersection of business and technology we design, develop, and deliver sustainable solutions at pace and scale creating greater value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and society.

BIP specializes in high-impact consulting services across multiple industries with 6,000 employees worldwide. Our industry domains include Life Sciences, Financial Services, Energy, and Retail, supplemented with Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance, Change Management and Digital Transformation practices. We integrate deep industry expertise with business, technology, and quantitative disciplines to deliver high-impact results for our clients.

BIP is currently expanding its footprint in the United States, focusing on growing its Life Sciences business within global pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Our teams operate at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and data to help our clients drive smarter decisions, reducing risks, and staying ahead in a fast-evolving market environment.

BIP US is seeking to grow its US consulting team and is looking for a Senior Manager or Associate Director with 10+ years of professional management consulting or industry experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries to join our US consulting team.

We require a Program Manager to lead strategic, complex, and cross-functional business transformation programs. This role involves designing and delivering high-impact programs that align with organizational objectives and drive measurable business outcomes. The candidate must possess a deep understanding of program management principles and demonstrate the ability to engage with senior leaders to ensure alignment and integration of strategies across departments.

• Working with internal teams and clients across different aspects of life sciences such as Global Pharma and Biotech.
• Collaborating with BIP US and BIP Global team members on mixed projects of variable size.
• Applying your multiple skills such as:
  Strategic Program Design, Program/Project Management, Program Governance, Risk/Issue Management, Leadership Alignment, Stakeholder Management and Performance Measurement in coordination with your life sciences subject matter knowledge in areas like:
  Regulatory Compliance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Management, Submission, or Quality Systems.
• Engaging in internal initiatives, communities, Centers of Excellence, and intellectual capital development.
• Engaging with BIP US colleagues through networking, coaching, and mentoring to further the organization’s, and your professional goals.
• Seeking business development opportunities through your client exposure, supporting proposals and other client engagement efforts across the team.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Program/Project Management, particularly in designing and leading strategic, business transformation initiatives.
• Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences.
• Proven expertise in Program/Project Governance, Budgeting, Resource Allocation, and Stakeholder Engagement.
• Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs within biotech/pharma.
• Strong investigative, analytical, interpersonal, and communication (verbal, written, and listening) skills.
• Exposure to aspects of the pharmaceutical/life sciences value chain noted above.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Experience presenting and preparing/facilitating workshops.
• A team-oriented, inclusive mindset and ability to work with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong stakeholder management and consensus building skills.
• A flexible approach to work with a focus on delivery to deadlines and high standards.
• An eye for new project opportunities, new revenue streams and ways of working, as well as turning new ideas into reality.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, computer science,…