Role: Senior Manager / Associate Director – Strategic Business Advisory (Healthcare)
Experience: 8–15+ Years
Industry: Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and influential leader to partner with senior Sales, Medical, and Commercial executives in driving critical business initiatives. This role will serve as a trusted advisor, helping shape business strategy, solve complex challenges, and deliver actionable insights across multiple functions within the healthcare ecosystem.
The ideal candidate brings a strong commercial background, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate cross-functional environments with confidence and executive presence.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as a strategic advisor to Sales, Medical, and Commercial leadership teams.
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Partner with executives to identify business opportunities, address challenges, and drive organizational priorities.
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Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning Commercial Operations, Sales, Medical Affairs, Reimbursement, Market Access, and Contracting.
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Develop data-driven recommendations and business insights to support strategic decision-making.
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Drive sales performance optimization, forecasting, planning, and operational excellence initiatives.
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Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to align goals and ensure successful execution of key programs.
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Present complex analyses and strategic recommendations to senior leadership audiences.
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Navigate ambiguity and solve complex business problems in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
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8–15+ years of experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or related industries.
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Strong experience in Commercial Strategy, Sales Operations, Business Planning, or Strategic Consulting.
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Demonstrated success partnering with senior executives and influencing decisions at multiple levels.
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Experience working across commercial, medical, reimbursement, contracting, or market access functions.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in healthcare consulting, pharmaceutical commercial operations, or strategic planning roles.
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Exposure to payer, reimbursement, and contracting environments.
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Strong executive presentation and stakeholder management capabilities.
What We’re Looking For
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Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset.
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Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills.
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Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving results.
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Executive presence with the ability to engage senior leadership.
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Agile, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach to business challenges.
