Engagement Lead, Life Sciences Consulting

BGBx Consulting•Washington, DC

About The Position

At BGBx, we're driven by a simple idea: breakthrough thinking creates breakthrough impact. As an independent commercial solutions partner to pharmaceutical and life science companies, we bring together strategists, scientists, communicators, creatives, technologists, and data experts to tackle some of healthcare's most important challenges. Our teams work across consulting and communications to help clients shape strategy, launch innovations, engage stakeholders, and drive meaningful results throughout the product lifecycle. The work is complex, fast-moving, and deeply connected to improving lives, creating opportunities for curious minds to make a real difference every day. If you're energized by collaboration, inspired by innovation, and motivated by work that matters, you'll find a place to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact at BGBx. Kx Advisors provides strategic support to executives at leading Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies. The primary role of an Engagement Lead is to handle the day-to-day management of one engagement at a time. Engagement Leads set the project schedule, provide direction to the consultants on the project, and serve as a coach and mentor to consultants. Engagement Leads may act as the primary contact for the client and are expected to be able to engage with the client independently on day-to-day matters. Engagement Leads support business development by providing consistent project delivery with repeat clients and may support the full lifecycle of BD activities as directed by practice leaders.

Requirements

3 - 5 years of strategy consulting, market research, or other relevant project-based work experience
S. or B.A degree from a top four-year college or university in Science, Health, or Business concentration
Healthcare experience preferred at either of the following: A leading management consulting firm, Pharmaceutical, BioTech, or Medical Device company preferably in Strategy, Marketing, Operations, or Business Development function
Business research and analysis experience, with demonstrated ability to synthesize data and draw accurate, logical conclusions
Demonstrated experience successfully leading workstreams and small project teams
Demonstrated experience working and presenting to senior business leaders
Excellent verbal and written communication
Excellent people management skills

Nice To Haves

D. or Master’s degree preferred
Foreign language skills preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Be responsible for managing one engagement from start to finish, including setting project schedule, guiding team members, and interacting directly with clients
Lead small project teams of consultants, providing direction and coaching to help the team complete research and prepare documentation for client presentations
Support and contribute to the business development lifecycle by delivering high-quality work to existing clients and establishing client relationships
Serve as a strategy and thought partner to clients and senior officers of the firm
Act as a key point of contact between the team, senior officers of the firm, and clients