Associate Principal / Principal, Life Sciences
The Associate Principal or Principal is responsible for leading client engagements as well as internal firm initiatives. They play a key role in the helping manage the P&L of the firm and are instrumental in growing the business and our people.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Build and grow client relationships, primarily in the life sciences space. Position self as a thought partner and trusted advisor with clients.
- Identify and lead the effort on new business acquisition through organic and inorganic channels. This will be one of the core expectations from the individual.
- Identify market opportunities and trends to devise execution strategies.
- Lead firm development activities to develop new offerings, IP, accelerators, and other assets to grow Arya’s footprint in the industry.
- Lead client engagements and project teams to successfully deliver on set project goals. Ensure projects meet or exceed client satisfaction.
- Mentor and develop junior team members. Work with team members to ensure agreed upon professional development needs are met as part of their journey with the firm; provide feedback and support to peers on core strengths; provide honest and constructive upward feedback.
- Maintain a positive attitude even in the face of challenging situations; reinforces a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and support.
Qualifications:
- Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and devise resolution hypotheses and strategies. Able to break down complex problems into logical units and develop approaches to solve them.
- Demonstrated sales track record, with robust annual sales and delivery goals
- Extensive experience in leading and being accountable for multiple parallel projects
- Proficiency in developing IP, supporting collateral and scaling practice offerings. Experience in developing new offerings and practice(s) a huge plus.
- Ability to effectively visualize thought process and strategy through tools like MS PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree is required. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Masters, etc.) strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of experience, with at least 7 years working in a management consulting firm with responsibilities similar to this role.
- Strong understanding and experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate business and industry knowledge in developing creative and actionable solutions for clients.
- Extremely polished core consulting skills (written, verbal, presentation, presence, etc.)
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment as well as work independently with minimal guidance.
- Passion for learning.
- Extremely strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. in an unrestricted manner.
Arya Consulting Partners is an equal opportunity employer.