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Consultant - London

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Consulting
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have an advanced degree, 3-4 years in life sciences consulting, a proven track record in leading profitable projects, strong client engagement skills, and emotional intelligence.
  • You will lead client projects, solve complex problems, engage with clients for growth, develop team members, promote the brand, and support internal initiatives to enhance efficiency and culture.

Requirements

  • You Will Have An Advanced [Masters Or PhD] Degree With Experience In One Or All Of The Following; Oncology, Immunology, Cardiovascular, Renal And Metabolic Diseases [CVRM], Rare Diseases. You Will Be An Experienced Life Sciences Consultant, Having Developed The Following Capabilities Over Three To Four Years:
  • A proven record or demonstrable potential to lead profitable projects that deliver value for clients.
  • The ability to engage with existing and prospective clients, to understand their needs and win new business.
  • Be able to lead and develop others to deliver high quality outputs and utilise industry expertise.
  • Acquire knowledge to develop impactful and commercially relevant solutions for clients.
  • Be able to balance your scientific background with strong commercial astuteness to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
  • High levels of emotional intelligence, to develop effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • A growth mindset, to thrive in a complex and ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Project leadership – Leading on and successfully delivering client projects, ensuring they are delivered to plan and provide value for clients.
  • Delivering excellence – Thinking strategically and critically to solve complex problems across a range of proposition and therapeutic areas. Delivering a range of project types with varying levels of complexity, and the planning, design and facilitation of workshops.
  • Business development – Facilitating the growth of existing accounts by regularly maintaining engagement with existing client leads and identifying opportunities to expand the scope of projects. Supporting the acquisition of new clients through actively pursuing new client leads. Significantly contributing towards proposals and pitches to convert these into new wins.
  • Leading others – Leading, managing and developing consulting colleagues through effective communication and feedback, supporting personalised development to foster innovation and diverse thinking that adds value for our clients whilst building capabilities and behaviours that enable our people to realise their potential.
  • External engagement – Promoting Solici to enhance our strategic decision making and competitive positioning through writing blog articles and attending key events [e.g. conferences, networking events etc.], interacting with a variety of external stakeholders [e.g. clients, experts etc.], gaining insights, keeping abreast of industry developments and developing professional networks.
  • Internal engagement – Contributing and supporting internal improvement initiatives to increase the efficiency, delivery rate, and profitability of projects. Shaping Solici and CHR culture for the future through active participation in wider projects and initiatives.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we do remote work in a hybrid format, with an anticipation of 2-3 days per week on-site in our London office.

What qualifications are required for this position?

An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) with experience in oncology, immunology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, or rare diseases is required.

How many years of experience are needed for this role?

The role requires 3 to 4 years of experience as a life sciences consultant.

What type of projects will I be leading?

You will lead client projects across a range of therapeutic areas, ensuring they are delivered to plan and provide value for clients.

Is there a focus on professional development?

Yes, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and developing consulting colleagues through effective communication and support for their personalized development.

What benefits does CHR offer?

CHR offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, 25 days of holiday (plus additional days for longer service), private healthcare, life assurance, a contributory pension scheme, and a mind & body allowance among other benefits.

What values does Solici emphasize?

Solici emphasizes collaboration, excellence, community, courage, and integrity as core values in its mission and operations.

What is the company's stance on equity, diversity, and inclusion?

CHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any protected characteristic.

Will I have opportunities to engage with external stakeholders?

Yes, the role involves interacting with external stakeholders, such as clients and experts, to promote Solici and enhance strategic decision-making.

How does CHR define success in this role?

Success in this role is defined by the ability to lead profitable projects that deliver value for clients, engage existing and prospective clients, and empower teams to achieve high-quality outputs.

Giving our clients the power of knowing

Consulting
Industry
51-200
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We're Cambridge Healthcare Research, the trusted partner for every healthcare decision maker. About CHR We embed our curious and considered teams at the heart of any challenge faced by decision makers in healthcare and life sciences. Through unrivalled understanding, we give our partners the power of knowing that no matter their next step, it's well-informed with critical insights that support pivotal judgements. Employing over 130 exceptional individuals, our entrepreneurial spirit has led to the development of specialist intelligence and research services. As we have grown, so has our vision – to be the organisation that helps the brightest ideas reach patients. What we do We help our clients make strategic decisions. Our consulting expertise spans product strategy and commercialisation in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and life-science sectors. Work at CHR Our culture nurtures the talented and the curious, helping the inquisitive and the ambitious to develop. With offices in London and Cambridge, as well as the option to work remotely, our people can benefit from a hybrid working model that balances work and life. Supporting our teams with the power of knowing, we offer events and training across all our brands. We promote positive social impact, develop practical skills and offer expert advice, positively challenging each other to be the best we can be for ourselves and our clients. Our contributions to society go further than just helping the brightest ideas reach patients. That’s why we've developed CHR for Society – helping our team make a positive impact in the world.