LEx Director / Principal

Magic Hat Consulting • Fort Washington, PA

3d • $220,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Magic Hat Consulting is seeking a Launch Excellence (LEx) Director or Principal to shape the future of its Launch Excellence Practice and contribute to the firm’s continued growth. The role combines strategic leadership and hands-on consulting, including building trusted client partnerships, leading high-impact launch engagements, developing new business, and helping turn opportunities into lasting relationships. It offers the opportunity to help set practice direction, develop service offerings, expand market presence, and build high-performing teams. The role works closely with firm leadership and provides a pathway to equity.

The successful candidate will advise clients on launch and commercialization priorities, lead complex engagements, and support business development and practice growth. They will also establish practice standards, develop talent, build the firm’s market presence, and contribute to the overall success and culture of Magic Hat Consulting. The posting describes flexible working arrangements and compensation that varies by level and experience.

Requirements

• 12 or more years of professional experience, including a demonstrated track record in life sciences consulting.
• Proven success leading complex consulting engagements in product launch strategy, planning, readiness, or commercialization.
• Demonstrated ability to generate business, grow existing client relationships, and establish new clients.
• Experience developing consulting teams, service offerings, and go-to-market strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence and advise senior client stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive high performance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity, take ownership, and balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Ability to be a leader people want to work with, for, and follow.

Responsibilities

• Shape practice strategy and develop service offerings and go-to-market approaches for the Launch Excellence Practice.
• Advise clients and develop engagement approaches that align client objectives with business priorities across the product life cycle.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and thought-partner perspectives to clients.
• Lead complex engagements in areas such as commercialization strategy, launch planning, operating model design, and transformation initiatives.
• Serve as a management-level client contact, lead discussions, oversee presentations, and ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.
• Drive business development by expanding existing client relationships, acquiring new clients, leading proposals and sales pursuits, and contributing to revenue growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams and promote continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Meet individual and practice performance goals.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of client presentations and deliverables, including proposals, strategic recommendations, and stakeholder communications.
• Develop and maintain practice standards, including frameworks, tools, intellectual property, and engagement kickoff and completion procedures.
• Build the firm’s market presence through thought leadership, industry insights, participation in relevant forums, and industry partnerships.
• Support recruiting by engaging with and attracting talent to the firm.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the business and demonstrate commitment to the firm’s success.
• Embrace and model the firm’s ACES values: Accountable, Collaborative, Entrepreneurial, and keeping it Simple.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary based on experience: Director $220,000–$250,000; Principal $250,000+.
• Performance bonuses for utilization and business development.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match.
• $2,500 annual professional development allowance.
• 100% paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed