Director / Associate Principal - Medical and Scientific Strategy Consulting

Who Are Prescient?
We are a specialist, strategic partner to global biopharma companies. We provide expertise, derived from our extensive experience, across the drug life cycle.
Science, strategy, and technology underpin our business, but it is driven by deep, collaborative relationships. As true partners, we are focused on helping clients unlock the full potential of their innovations and improve people’s lives.
About Our Medical and Scientific Strategy Practice
Our consultancy services are built on deep scientific and medical expertise. We explore the needs and motivations of the medical community and turn that information into powerful insights that inform our clients’ strategies, with the ultimate goal of shaping the future of healthcare and improving patient outcomes.
Our approach integrates rigorous scientific analysis, market understanding, and collaborative planning. We challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to unlock new opportunities and innovation through strategic thinking.
What role will I play on projects?
As a Director / Associate Principal, you will act as a strategic partner to our clients, leading high-impact consulting engagements that shape the development and commercialization of biopharmaceutical assets. You will:
Serve as the primary client advisor, providing strategic recommendations based on deep medical and scientific expertise
Lead project teams in delivering actionable insights, ensuring that medical and scientific perspectives are integrated into broader commercial and competitive strategies
Build long-term relationships with clients, identifying opportunities to expand engagements and drive impact across their portfolios
Oversee multiple projects concurrently, ensuring high-quality execution and delivery
Contribute to thought leadership by developing industry insights and best practices
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Business Development and Thought Leadership
Identify opportunities for new consulting engagements within existing and new client accounts
Author compelling proposals and presentations to win new business
Contribute to compelling thought leadership (e.g., white papers, conference presentations, industry publications)
Stay ahead of industry trends, advising clients on emerging opportunities and challenges
Client and Project Leadership
Lead complex medical and scientific strategy engagements (e.g., clinical trial strategy, medical affairs planning), managing the full project lifecycle from scoping to execution
Guide teams in conducting rigorous scientific analysis, synthesizing data into actionable recommendations
Oversee the development of client deliverables, ensuring clarity, impact, and strategic alignment
Present recommendations to senior client stakeholders with confidence and thought leadership
Oversee primary and secondary research to inform strategic decision-making
Manage in-depth analysis of clinical trial landscapes, regulatory pathways, and competitive dynamics
Pressure-test hypotheses with key stakeholders, including KOLs and industry experts
Team Development and Mentorship
Lead and mentor a team of consultants and engagement managers, providing coaching and professional development support
Contribute to internal training initiatives, helping to build capabilities across the Medical and Scientific Strategy practice
Foster a safe, collaborative, and high-performing team environment, ensuring consistent quality and impact across engagements
What skills and experience do I need for this role?
Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent strongly preferred)
4+ years of consulting experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, with a focus on medical and scientific strategy
Strong understanding of drug development across early- and late-stage clinical development, regulatory strategy, and medical affairs
Expertise in key therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, or rare diseases preferred
Proven ability to lead strategic consulting engagements, including managing client relationships and driving impactful recommendations
Experience managing teams and mentoring junior consultants in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex scientific data into actionable insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior-level stakeholders
Why Choose Prescient?
What Makes Us Special?
A uniquely science-first mentality in lock-step with the values of our clients
A global firm with a strong footprint across North America, Europe, and Asia
A dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to top-tier biopharma clients
A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that fosters innovation
Structured Learning & Development: Access to a robust L&D program, including mentorship and specialized training.
What We Offer
A competitive base salary plus an extensive benefits package
A strong values-based culture which is actively lived and promoted
A team made up of smart and supportive people
Leaders who are accessible and listen, ambitious for our teams, committed to coaching and sharing their expertise
An environment where our thinking and our work are all innovative, imaginative and bright
On-going and tailored career development that stretches you and is based on your ambition, abilities and interests – not boxes
A culture where everyone is actively encouraged to contribute and influence the business
Flexible working, recognition for going the extra mile, and a flat hierarchy
About Prescient Healthcare Group

Prescient is a pharma services firm specializing in dynamic decision support and product and portfolio strategy. We partner with our clients to turn science into value by helping them understand the potential of their molecules, shaping their strategic plans and allowing their decision making to be the biggest differentiating factor in the success of their products. When companies partner with Prescient, the molecules in their hands have a greater potential for success than the same science in the hands of their competitors.

Founded in 2007, Prescient is a global firm with a footprint in ten cities across three continents. Our team of more than 475 experts partners with 23 of the top 25 biopharmaceutical companies, the fastest-growing mid-caps and cutting-edge emerging biotechs, including some of the biggest and most innovative brands. More than 80% of our employees hold advanced life sciences degrees, and our teams deliver an impressive depth of therapeutic, clinical and commercial expertise.

Prescient has been a portfolio company of Bridgepoint Development Capital since 2021 and Baird Capital since 2017. For more information, please visit:www.prescienthg.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and fully comply with applicable legislation in all of the geographies in which we operate. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable national, federal, state or local laws.
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