Director - Consulting (Life Sciences Vertical)

GEP•Clark, NJ

12d•$190,000 - $210,000

About The Position

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions. We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us. Are you one of us? GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team. GEP is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. For more information please visit us on GEP.com or check us out on LinkedIn.com. As a Director of Consulting within the Life Sciences vertical , you’ll lead client partnerships that drive strategic procurement transformation, supply chain resilience, and operational excellence. You’ll be responsible for steering high-impact engagements, building trusted executive relationships, and developing teams that consistently deliver exceptional results. This role is ideal for a consulting leader who combines deep industry knowledge with strategic agility — someone who can translate complex business challenges into actionable, measurable solutions that help clients advance innovation, compliance, and patient impact. Shape Strategy: Contribute to the development and execution of GEP’s consulting strategy for Life Sciences, aligning with global business objectives and emerging industry trends. Lead Engagements: Manage multiple client programs across pharma, biotech, and medical device segments, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, value-driven results. Own Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high client satisfaction. Drive Value: Design and implement sourcing and procurement transformation strategies that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and optimize spend. Develop Teams: Lead, coach, and inspire consulting teams to excel, ensuring professional growth and a strong understanding of client culture and objectives. Expand Business: Identify new opportunities for growth and support business development initiatives to deepen and expand client partnerships. Deliver Insights: Leverage data and analytics to build robust, fact-based recommendations and deliver impactful executive presentations. Enable Transformation: Oversee RFQs, supplier management, category strategies, and transformation programs to support clients’ strategic goals — from digital enablement to sustainable sourcing.

Requirements

12+ years of management consulting experience, or a combination of consulting and procurement/supply chain roles within the Life Sciences industry (pharma, biotech, or medical devices).
Proven ability to lead cross-functional, global teams and manage large-scale transformation programs.
Strong understanding of Life Sciences value chains, regulatory environments, supplier ecosystems, and commercialization processes.
Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to engage, influence, and drive impact at the executive level.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering data-driven recommendations.
Excellent presentation and storytelling abilities, with comfort presenting to C-suite stakeholders.
Demonstrated business development potential and passion for building long-term partnerships.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Life Sciences preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (TQM, Six Sigma, APEX).
Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and execution of GEP’s consulting strategy for Life Sciences, aligning with global business objectives and emerging industry trends.
Manage multiple client programs across pharma, biotech, and medical device segments, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, value-driven results.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high client satisfaction.
Design and implement sourcing and procurement transformation strategies that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and optimize spend.
Lead, coach, and inspire consulting teams to excel, ensuring professional growth and a strong understanding of client culture and objectives.
Identify new opportunities for growth and support business development initiatives to deepen and expand client partnerships.
Leverage data and analytics to build robust, fact-based recommendations and deliver impactful executive presentations.
Oversee RFQs, supplier management, category strategies, and transformation programs to support clients’ strategic goals — from digital enablement to sustainable sourcing.