Director Life Science

About the role:

The Director – Pharma & Medtech, part of FutureBridge's Life Sciences Practice, is a strategic leadership role driving the practice's growth, client success, and industry influence. In this role, you will lead high-impact consulting engagements, develop thought leadership, and shape strategic initiatives that help global pharmaceutical and medical technology companies navigate market disruptions, technological advancements, evolving regulatory landscapes, and sustainability goals. This position requires a visionary mindset, deep industry expertise, and a proven ability to drive business growth. You will leverage your expertise in areas such as biopharmaceutical innovation, digital health, medical devices, diagnostics, precision medicine, drug delivery systems, and market access strategies to provide strategic direction and actionable insights to clients. As a key leader, you will work closely with C-suite executives, cross-functional teams, and industry stakeholders to strengthen FutureBridge's Pharma & Medtech advisory services. Additionally, you will be responsible for refining consulting methodologies, expanding market reach, and enhancing research and advisory capabilities to deliver high-value, data-driven solutions that support innovation and commercial success.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

 Act as an entrepreneur in decision-making, driving business growth and advisory solutions in the Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals domain.

 Build and expand a strong network of clients and prospects for advisory services in innovation and commercialization.

 Establish and augment thought leadership by identifying industry trends, market disruptions, and emerging opportunities in the predefined areas/sectors/industries.

 Establish and nurture C-level relationships, delivering high-value advisory and consulting solutions that align with clients' strategic priorities.

Financial & Operational Excellence

 Strive to achieve defined revenue goals through first-class engagement with existing and new clients.

 Ensure financial sustainability by meeting predefined cost goals, optimizing resource allocation, and improving operational efficiencies.

 Identify inefficiencies and implement streamlined processes to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

 Work closely with different departments to improve coordination and drive seamless operations.  Maintain high-quality standards by implementing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Client Success & Value Creation

 Lead solution and delivery teams to ensure high-quality advisory services and research deliverables.

 Design research solutions based on an empathetic approach to address client needs effectively.  Enhance the impact of proposals, thought leadership initiatives, and project deliverables by ensuring strategic value addition and industry relevance.

 Handle all aspects of client communication, including kick-off calls, deliverable presentations, and feedback sessions.

 Provide clients with insights and actionable recommendations based on strong analytical and technical expertise.

 Ensure clear, professional, and impactful communication with client and internal teams, both verbal and written, by effectively articulating insights, project updates, and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development

 Build and maintain a strong network of consultants, freelancers, KOLs and experts.

 Take the lead in building, training and mentoring a team of top-notch research specialists, consultants and analysts specialized in offering techno-commercial research & advisory services in Life Sciences (Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Biotech, Pharma) domains.

 Recruit, nurture, and retain top talent, fostering a high-performance culture.

 Facilitate knowledge-sharing and professional development through internal training programs and mentorship.

Business Development & Innovation

 Take an active role in business development, articulating research and advisory services to potential clients and engaging them with thought leadership.

 Drive marketing outreach programs by developing industry decks, white papers, thought papers, articles, and case studies.

 Set the direction for growth by sensing market trends and aligning business strategies accordingly.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

 Master's degree or higher, preferably in Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or MBA in Healthcare Management or related fields.

 Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering etc.

Experience and Expertise:

 15+ years of progressive experience in consulting or research advisory services, with substantial exposure to Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Biotechnology or Healthcare sectors.

 Proven expertise in innovation, commercialization, market access, regulatory strategies, digital health, and emerging technologies in Pharma and Medtech space.

 Experience in leading multiple high-impact consulting engagements or projects at a time.

 Ability to manage and nurture client relationships and driving business growth.

 Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

 Demonstrated success in business development and ability to develop thought leadership.