Manager and Senior Manager in Life Sciences R&D Management Consulting

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Your Impact:

As a Manager / Senior Manager in our fast‑growing Life Sciences R&D Consulting team, you will be at the heart of transforming how leading pharma, biotech and medtech organisations discover, develop and deliver therapies to patients. You will:

• Sell, lead and deliver high‑impact projects – Shape and close new opportunities, then lead diverse teams to deliver complex programmes that improve R&D productivity, accelerate development timelines, enhance quality and compliance, and unlock new value for our clients.
• Develop new ideas and propositions – Identify emerging client needs and industry trends, and turn them into distinctive consulting offerings, thought leadership and market‑leading solutions that you will take directly to clients.
• Work cross‑functionally across the value chain – Solve end‑to‑end challenges spanning R&D, manufacturing and commercial, helping clients break down silos and design integrated operating models, processes and technologies. Collaborate across borders and disciplines – Work with international clients and teams, partnering closely with PwC’s global network of life sciences, digital, data/AI and change specialists to bring the best of PwC to every engagement.
• Shape a high‑growth practice – Play a key role in building our rapidly expanding team: developing our people, strengthening our culture, and helping to define how we work and what we take to market as we scale.

You’ll work on mission‑critical issues for top‑tier life sciences companies, while contributing directly to the growth and direction of a dynamic and entrepreneurial practice within PwC.

Your Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a science‑related discipline (e.g. life sciences, chemistry, biomedical engineering, pharmacy or related field)
• At least 6 years’ relevant work experience, with a strong track record of delivering results in complex environments
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the consulting industry (mandatory), ideally with exposure to life sciences / healthcare clients
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional knowledge of German and/or French is highly desirable
• Willingness and ability to travel to serve international clients as needed
• Experience utilizing AI in both client delivery and as consulting tools

What gives you a competitive edge:

• Experience working with a start‑up or entrepreneurial mentality – proactive, hands‑on, and comfortable building from a blank sheet
• High comfort with ambiguity and change, with the ability to adapt quickly and remain effective in uncertain or evolving situations
• Proven ability to manage complexity – across multi‑workstream projects, diverse stakeholder groups and global organisations
• Agile and intellectually curious mindset, continuously seeking new ways to solve problems, learn new topics and apply innovative approaches
• Good understanding of the clinical development lifecycle and associated functions, such as:
  • Portfolio and scenario planning
  • Regulatory strategy and submissions
  • Pre‑commercialisation activities (e.g. market access, medical affairs, launch readiness)
  • Commercialisation activities (e.g. go‑to‑market strategy, brand planning, lifecycle management)
• Demonstrated experience in sales and business development, including identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals and pitches, and building long‑term client relationships

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Business Analysis, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Strategy, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Management, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Management Consulting {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date