Engagement Manager – Competitive Strategy

Prescient Healthcare

. Report to a Director, Associate Vice President or Vice President within the Competitive Strategy practice .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeJersey City • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in biopharma client services, competitive strategy, and project management, with a strong focus on therapeutic areas and clinical development. Capable of building enduring client relationships and delivering actionable insights while guiding junior team members.

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Biopharma Client ServicesCompetitive IntelligenceProject ManagementTherapeutic Areas ExpertiseClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project ExecutionWorkstream StructuringProposal DevelopmentClinical Development PathwaysCompetitive Landscape Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTrust BuildingFeedback DeliverySynthesis of Complex InformationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BSAdvanced Degree in Life Science Discipline

Industry Keywords

Competitive StrategyClient EngagementBusiness DevelopmentAccount ExpansionRegulatory Considerations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to a Director, Associate Vice President or Vice President within the Competitive Strategy practice
Lead day-to-day management of competitive strategy and competitive intelligence engagements
Ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to timelines and budgets
Structure and manage workstreams and guide junior team members
Act as a core client contact and develop productive, enduring relationships
Understand client contexts, anticipate needs and deliver actionable insights
Support senior leaders in providing best-in-class client service
Identify and qualify new business opportunities across existing accounts
Shape proposals and recommend strategic growth pathways
Deepen client relationships and drive account expansion
Develop and apply expertise in therapeutic areas, clinical development pathways, regulatory considerations and competitive environments
Serve as a knowledge resource to internal teams
Provide coaching, feedback and oversight to junior team members
Attend industry conferences or virtual events to gather competitive insights and build stakeholder familiarity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in biopharma client services and consulting is required; CI experience is preferred
Proven experience managing day-to-day project execution, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery
Experience structuring workstreams, managing junior team members and maintaining project momentum
Awareness of business development opportunities and ability to contribute to proposal development
Strong grounding in therapeutic areas, clinical development, product strategy and competitive landscapes
Ability to quickly learn new disease areas and modalities
Emerging client management skills, including direct client interaction and presenting findings
Ability to build trust through credibility, preparedness and thoughtful communication
Clear and confident communication skills
Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate insights clearly and structurally
Willingness to support analyses while elevating the team’s work
Ability to give and receive feedback constructively
Ability to navigate ambiguity and rapidly acquire new therapeutic or methodological expertise
BA/BS required
Advanced degree in a life science discipline preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive package and remuneration linked to performance
Tailored career development based on your interests and aspirations
A team of smart, supportive colleagues who invest in each other’s success
Leaders committed to mentorship
Opportunities to influence the business and help shape the growing Competitive Strategy practice
A flexible working schedule
Recognition for outstanding contributions
PTO and paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401K plan
Discretionary bonus eligibility