I am recruiting for a Management Consultancy who are searching for a Managing Consultant - to deliver Life Sciences projects on Pharmacovigilance. The role is permanent & is based at home or on clients sites.

The role will be to Lead client projects to ensure quality of deliverables, prime client contact during projects, project/network subject matter expert & to manage project resource and budget.

Job Description: To lead a portfolio of consultancy projects to ensure effective delivery of robust client solutions

To proactively own and lead project delivery from initial brief to final delivery - prime client contact

• Work with clients to define requirements, scope projects, prepare business case and statement of work
• Prepare project management plan, project structure, controls and reporting tools, and routine status reports
• Manage and track project scope, deliverables, risks, issues, dependencies, documentation, and timelines
• To drive and manage project resources and profitability
• Active leadership in client solutions to build the brand - acts as SME on projectsAdds gravitas and subject matter expertise to the analysis, design, and implementation of projects
• To own and build client relationships to generate revenue and drive business growth
• Ongoing selling and marketing of services to contribute to revenue (of £500k) and sales growth
• To conduct new business development activities and develop client focused, needs based proposals
• To own client relationships to ensure effective communication, develop solutions, and extend relationships (4-5 clients)
• To coach and manage project teams to encourage team work and support development
• To mentor, train, and coach project team members and colleagues (2-6 project team members)
• To give direction, provide support, and encourage team working
• To set project objectives, provide routine feedback and support development for team members
• To act as a role model to lead company initiatives and collateral development
• To be an active member of strategic themes, internal projects, and/or business improvement initiatives
• To develop collateral for projects/domain areas, e.g. case studies, new concepts, PoV, best practice
• Act as an internal SME - in defined area, to develop, capture, and disseminate knowledge
• Lead company meeting sessions, enthusiastically acts as a role model

Preferred Skills:

• Strong degree (2:1) in relevant subject area (e.g. science or industry related)
• A further degree is preferable, e.g. PhD, MBA

Experience:

• Several years in an industry or consulting role, of which significant time spent:

In a senior consulting role

In a life science/pharma industry role

In a business development role

Experience in one of the following areas is preferred:

• Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance
• Clinical Development Processes
• Labelling and Regulatory Affairs
• Risk Management and Quality and Compliance

Evidence of Capability

• Honed consulting skills - methodologies/tools
• Compelling communication, strong facilitator
• Strong client and stakeholder management: senior levels, social awareness
• Excellent project management: manage complexity, resources, profitability
• Good business development and evidence of BD success £500k, to include:
• Lead generation and networking
• Conduct client briefs/senior stakeholder meetings
• Scoping, requirements, business case definition
• Development of needs based proposals
• Negotiation and contract management
• Account and relationship management
• Good leadership skills, gravitas, self-starter

Please call Rich Williamson on 02033273072 or apply to this advert.