LEx Director / Principal

Magic Hat Consulting • Fort Washington, WA

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About The Position

Magic Hat Consulting is seeking a Director or Principal to help shape and grow its Launch Excellence (LEx) Practice. The role combines strategic leadership and hands-on client delivery, including building trusted client partnerships, leading high-impact launch engagements, developing service offerings, expanding the firm's market presence, and building effective teams. Working closely with firm leadership, the successful candidate will help define the practice's direction and contribute to the growth and competitiveness of the firm. The opportunity is suited to an entrepreneurial professional and provides a pathway to equity.

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 and experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Shape practice strategy and develop service offerings and go-to-market approaches to position Magic Hat Consulting as a leading Launch Excellence consulting partner.
• Advise clients and develop engagement approaches that align client objectives with business priorities across the product life cycle.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and thought partner to clients.
• Lead complex engagements in commercialization strategy, launch planning, operating model design, and transformation initiatives.
• Serve as a management-level client contact, lead discussions, oversee presentations, and ensure successful project 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 while fostering 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 kick-off 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 overall success.
• Embrace and embody 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 tied to utilization and business development.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Professional development allowance of $2,500 annually.
• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance paid in full.
• Unlimited time off.
• Pathway to equity.

What This Job Offers

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