Engagement Manager

Alira Health

. Lead execution teams across multiple projects and lead client engagements in alignment with Partners, Principals and Managing Partners .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeMilan • ItalyMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading patient engagement initiatives and managing execution teams within the life sciences and healthcare consulting sectors. Proficient in translating patient insights into actionable strategies while ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards.

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Patient Engagement InitiativesProject Management SkillsLife Sciences ExpertiseClient Relationship ManagementAnalytical Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Patient Journey MappingTrial Design RecommendationsData Privacy ComplianceHealth Technology Assessment (HTA)Deliverable ExecutionProposal DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentMulticultural CommunicationTeam ManagementComplex Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationMulti-taskingAdaptabilityCoaching and MentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuitePowerPointWordExcel

Industry Keywords

Life Sciences ConsultingPatient AdvocacyHealthcare IndustryEthical StandardsInformed Consent

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution teams across multiple projects and lead client engagements in alignment with Partners, Principals and Managing Partners
Independently lead execution teams and deliver projects with minimal guidance or supervision
Guide teams in prioritizing critical client issues and turning them into actionable, client-focused solutions and strategies
Support and lead the team in all client interactions
Ensure the quality, timeliness and accuracy of complex deliverables
Design and lead patient engagement activities across the product lifecycle, including patient advisory boards, patient and caregiver interviews, patient journey mapping, and co-creation workshops
Translate patient insights into recommendations for patient-centric trial design, patient-relevant endpoints and PROs, HTA submissions, and patient support programs
Ensure patient engagement activities follow ethical, legal and compliance standards, including informed consent, data privacy, fair-market-value compensation, and industry codes of practice
Develop in-depth understanding of the life sciences and healthcare industry and related consulting methodologies
Provide oversight and direction to staff in line with organizational policies, vision, mission and values
Support proposal development and the full business development effort from lead generation to closing
Nurture existing client relationships through thought leadership initiatives
Build relationships with patient advocacy groups, patient organisations and patient experts
Build Alira Health’s presence and reputation as a trusted advisor in life sciences consulting
Contribute to recruiting, knowledge management, technology systems and related firm development activities
Mentor, coach and share subject matter expertise with others
Attend specialized conferences and business forums
Contribute to service line development, publications, white papers and presentations advancing patient-centric approaches in life sciences

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of professional experience in management consulting, private equity, life sciences companies or health technology assessment (HTA) agencies
Hands-on experience designing and running patient engagement initiatives is strongly preferred
Graduate degree with an excellent track record in Life Sciences, Business, Economics or Engineering
Advanced degrees (PhD, specialized Master’s in Life Sciences, MBA or similar) are a plus
Experience managing large teams efficiently
Ability to understand complex data, convey it clearly, and extract client-relevant information for decision-making
Ability to communicate with empathy and in plain language with patients, caregivers and patient organisations
Strong ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities while delivering high quality on tight timelines
Strong analytical skills and ability to solve unstructured or ambiguous problems
Proven project management skills, including client interaction, full execution of deliverables, and clear communication and negotiation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment
Ability to coach and develop staff, including goal setting, feedback and performance development
Self-starter who thrives in a less structured, collaborative environment and enjoys working in cross-functional teams
Excellent written and spoken English; another language is a plus
Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)