Senior Consultant, Advisory (RID00227)

Red Nucleus•Yardley, PA

About The Position

Red Nucleus is seeking a Senior Consultant, Advisory to help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare clients address complex business challenges and transformation. The role partners with clients to develop strategies that support growth, improve operational effectiveness, and advance long-term business objectives. Work spans strategic initiatives, organizational transformation, and business improvement, with an emphasis on Organizational Change Management (OCM) to help clients adopt and sustain change. The Senior Consultant conducts research and analysis, supports project planning, manages workstreams, and delivers strategic insights and recommendations. The role also contributes to client relationships, engagement leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, development of junior colleagues, and thought leadership. Supervisory responsibility may include up to 0–2 direct reports. Travel is approximately 15–20% or more, depending on client and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in management consulting, life sciences strategy roles, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Understanding of the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
Rigorous attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Ability to work in a global environment with an understanding of cultural differences and work practices.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, or MSc).
Experience delivering complex R&D transformation programs.
Expertise in Organizational Change Management (OCM), including stakeholder engagement, impact assessments, transformation strategy development, and change adoption initiatives.
Experience supporting transformation initiatives across Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Quality, Safety, and broader R&D functions.
Experience designing and implementing new operating models, ways of working, and technology-enabled change programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong client relationships by understanding business challenges, providing solutions, and supporting ongoing client needs.
Conduct research, analysis, and project planning activities to support business strategy and client objectives.
Deliver strategic insights and recommendations that drive business growth, innovation, and operational improvement.
Analyze market trends, evaluate business models, and support clients in R&D strategy, commercialization, market access, and portfolio optimization.
Research therapeutic areas, regulatory environments, and competitive landscapes.
Manage workstreams within larger engagements, ensuring quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to deliver client solutions.
Lead portions of client engagements while coaching and supporting junior team members.
Contribute to thought leadership through white papers, industry reports, and client presentations.
Stay current on emerging trends across life sciences and healthcare policy.