Engagement Manager (Medical Affairs)

Job description

A confidential, high-growth life sciences strategy consultancy is looking for a Manager to join its Strategy & Medical Affairs team. This is an opportunity to do true strategy work with global biopharma clients - shaping operating models, elevating Medical Affairs, and driving cross-functional transformation.

Please note, my client will only consider those with prior experience within strategy & consulting.

The Role

You’ll lead multiple engagements, manage teams, and work directly with senior client stakeholders on high-impact transformation programs.

You Will:

• Lead 3–4 strategy & MA transformation projects end-to-end
• Manage and mentor consulting teams
• Drive operating model, capability, and Medical Affairs strategy work
• Present to senior (C-1) stakeholders and influence decision-making
• Support proposals and help build internal capabilities

You Bring:

• ~6+ years’ experience with 4+ in strategy consulting (MBB, Tier 2, or boutique LS firms)
• Strong Medical Affairs exposure (e.g., MSL models, MA strategy, launch excellence, governance redesign)
• Structured problem-solving, clear communication, strong client presence
• Experience managing workstreams or projects and guiding junior consultants
• Master’s degree (MBA, MSc, MPH or similar)

Why This Role?

• Real impact with global pharma clients
• A supportive, low-ego culture - no bureaucracy, no rigid hierarchies
• Fast progression and plenty of scope to shape the practice
• High-visibility projects across Medical Affairs & broader functional transformation

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English