Senior Principal, Life Sciences Commercial Specialist

Senior Principal, Life Sciences Commercial Specialist

Life Sciences & Healthcare · UK, Germany, or Switzerland · Full-time

Description

Masentó have been exclusively engaged by a leading global consulting firm to identify an experiencedSenior Principalto join its growingLife Sciences Commercialpractice. This role offers the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment, collaborating with top-tier pharmaceutical, biotech, and MedTech clients to drivetransformational change.

The firm partners with leading pharmaceutical companies acrossEurope, supporting large-scale programs inERP, data & analytics, AI, and cloud transformation. With a strong reputation forinnovationandstrategic advisory, the Life Sciences practice is expanding rapidly and seeks senior professionals with a passion for delivering high-impact solutions.

As a senior member of the team, theSenior Principalwill be responsible for developing client relationships, shaping strategic initiatives, and overseeing major transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadmajor transformation programsfor top pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, delivering measurable business impact.
• Act as atrusted advisorto senior client executives, building and maintaining long-term strategic relationships.
• Overseeprogram governance, leading key forums such asProgram BoardsandSteering Committees, and ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Take full accountability forprogram delivery, including risk management, stakeholder alignment, and execution oversight.
• Drive the development ofnew service offerings, expanding the practice’s capabilities in response to market needs.
• Lead and contribute tobusiness development, including proposals,RFPs/RFIs, and go-to-market strategies.
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional resources, includinginternal teams, third-party vendors, and offshore delivery centers, to optimize execution.
• Mentor and develop consulting talent within the firm, fostering a culture ofexcellence and collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years of experiencein theLife Sciencessector (Pharma, MedTech, CDMO, Consumer Health) with a focus onCommercial Business and transformation programs.
• Proven track record of leadinglarge-scale transformation programswithin major pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations.
• Extensiveconsulting experience, with the ability to develop long-term strategic partnerships with senior leadership.
• Expertise inM&A strategy, due diligence, and integrationwithin the Life Sciences industry.
• Deep understanding ofindustry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory landscapes.
• Strong experience in managingcross-functional, global teams, delivering complex programs on time and within budget.
• Business development expertise, with the ability toidentify opportunities, lead sales efforts, and win new business.
• Superiorstakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in working withglobal delivery modelsthat includeonshore, nearshore, and offshore resources.
• Exceptionalcommunication and leadership skills, capable of influencing executive decision-making.
• Willingness to travelacross Europe as required for client engagements.

This is an opportunity toplay a pivotal rolein a growing Life Sciences practice, working withtop industry clientsand contributing totransformational initiatives. Candidates with a strong consulting background and deep expertise in Life Sciences are encouraged to apply.