Life Sciences Advisory, Manager

As a Manager within RSM’s Management Consulting Life Sciences practice, you will step into a key leadership role within one of the firm’s fastestgrowing and most entrepreneurial groups. You will have the resources and crossfunctional support of the largest middlemarket firm, while operating in a lean and agile environment where your experience and ideas will directly shape our service offerings and client approach.

We are looking for a leader who can solve the complex challenges facing middlemarket Life Sciences organizations, guide teams through sophisticated consulting engagements, and build longterm client relationships grounded in trust. You should bring a strong mix of strategic problemsolving, subjectmatter expertise, project management excellence, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology clients, with a focus on GrosstoNet (GTN) revenue analytics, government pricing analytics, contract and channel valuation, compliance assessments, pricing methodology development, and Fair Market Value analysis.
• Provide subjectmatter expertise in GrosstoNet and Government Pricing, including contributions to gotomarket strategies and service offering development
• Oversee crossfunctional assessments and transformations to identify gaps within Managed Markets, Finance, and Medical Affairs functions, leveraging industry best practices and compliance requirements
• Develop and implement market access, pricing, and commercialization strategies aligned with client goals
• Lead the development and maintenance of pricing and forecasting models related to government pricing calculations (e.g., AMP, BP, URA, ASP, NonFAMP) and evaluate the impact of commercial, government, and distribution contracts
• Guide clients in implementing compliant government and commercial programs, including operations, pricing governance, utilization management, and price reporting requirements
• Advise clients on price transparency and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Apply strong data analytics and financial modeling capabilities to evaluate client performance and operational effectiveness
• Demonstrate strong project management capabilities, including:
  • Scoping and planning engagements
  • Leading requirements gathering
  • Managing timelines, deliverables, risks, and budgets
  • Overseeing quality assurance, user testing, and change management
• Cultivate strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and maintaining ongoing communication with stakeholders, operational leaders, and Csuite executives
• Manage and mentor project teams, providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback
• Lead business development and networking efforts, including proposal development, pursuit strategy, and creation of thoughtleadership content
• Oversee engagement economics, including budgeting, margin management, staffing, billing, and risk mitigation

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years of professional consulting or relevant experience
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex business problems through factgathering, data analysis, and business process mapping
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead teams through evolving project requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication, project management, and organizational skills
• Strong client service orientation and proven ability to build and maintain longterm relationships
• Team player with strong attention to detail, problemsolving abilities, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively
• Willingness and ability to travel 50%+

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (biomedical, mechanical, computer, chemical, industrial), Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• MBA or other advanced degree
• Demonstrated consulting presence and ability to communicate confidently with executivelevel leaders
• Project Management certification (PMP, Agile, etc.)
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and government pricing frameworks