Associate Director – Life Sciences R&D
Core
Build and lead the R&D domain within the France & BeLux Life Sciences practice, acting as a trusted advisor to R&D executives on strategy, operating models, and transformation while building a local team.
Role type
Senior IC strategy & operations leader (Managing Director)
Builds
Flagship R&D transformation programs and a France-based team/capability
Domain
Life Sciences (Pharma/Biotech) + Management Consulting
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Clinical development strategy and operations, C-suite relationship building, AI/GenAI and digital transformation in R&D, team building and leadership, global market perspective, commercial origination
Preferred skills
External thought leadership profile, expertise in clinical operations transformation or real-world evidence, advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MBA)
Technologies
AI, GenAI, data platforms, digital trials
Responsibilities
Advise R&D leadership on strategy and operating models, apply deep drug development lifecycle knowledge, shape technology-enabled R&D propositions, originate and win engagements, act as senior sponsor for programs, recruit and develop a high-performing team, represent the firm externally in the ecosystem, orchestrate global network collaboration
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
