Senior Consultant, Advisory (RID00227)

Red Nucleus•Yardley, PA

About The Position

The Senior Consultant, Advisory partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare clients to develop strategies that drive growth, improve operational effectiveness, and support long-term business objectives. The role works across strategic initiatives, organizational transformation programs, and business improvement efforts, leveraging Organizational Change Management (OCM) expertise to help clients adopt and sustain change. The position includes client relationship development, research and analysis, project planning, strategic recommendations, and management of workstreams within larger engagements. The Senior Consultant collaborates with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts, leads portions of client engagements, and coaches junior team members. The role may also contribute to thought leadership and requires staying current on life sciences and healthcare policy trends. Supervisory responsibility is for up to 0–2 direct reports. Travel is approximately 15–20% or more, based 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 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.