Principal, Competitive Strategy

Prescient Healthcare

. Spend approximately 80% of time on project delivery and team leadership and 20% on business development, primarily within existing accounts .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in biopharma consulting with a strong focus on competitive intelligence, project delivery, and team leadership. Possesses deep expertise in clinical, regulatory, and commercial aspects of therapeutic areas, particularly in US and EU markets.

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Biopharma Consulting ExperienceCompetitive Intelligence ExpertiseClient Management SkillsRegulatory Knowledge (FDA, EMA)Team Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Project DeliveryEngagement DesignEvidence CollectionAnalysis and ReportingProposal DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentAccount ExpansionTherapeutic Area ExpertiseGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Oncology Experience

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicationLeadership AbilityLearning AgilityAdaptabilityFeedback Skills

Tools & Technologies

Data & Analytics ToolsProject Management SoftwareClient Relationship Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS DegreeAdvanced Degree in Life Science Discipline

Industry Keywords

Life Sciences ResearchClinical KnowledgeRegulatory GuidelinesCommercial KnowledgeImmunology ExperienceBiosimilars Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Spend approximately 80% of time on project delivery and team leadership and 20% on business development, primarily within existing accounts
Lead multiple concurrent competitive strategy and competitive intelligence engagements end to end
Own engagement design, planning, client and people management, evidence collection, analysis and reporting
Ensure projects answer the right strategic business questions and deliverables meet quality standards, timelines and budgets
Report to a Director or Vice President on project portfolio progress, risks, resourcing and account opportunities
Serve as the lead day-to-day relationship holder for client stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor
Lead scope-change, expectation-setting and course-correction conversations
Identify, scope and convert new opportunities within existing accounts
Lead proposal development and contribute to pricing
Contribute to strategic account plans and pursue opportunities with new brands within existing clients
Act as an external subject matter expert on clinical, regulatory and commercial therapeutic-area aspects
Apply FDA, EMA and other regulatory knowledge to competitive insights and implications
Line manage, coach and develop Engagement Managers, Consultants and Analysts
Support recruitment with the talent acquisition team
Lead or participate in internal initiatives, team training, methodologies and tools
Embed technology and data & analytics across programmes
Contribute to thought leadership content with senior leaders and marketing
Plan and lead conference coverage, directing team coverage and engaging experts and delegates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in biopharma consulting or client services, typically 8 or more years in life sciences research, analytics or consulting
Competitive intelligence experience strongly preferred
Mix of industry and consulting experience is a plus
Proven track record leading multiple engagements end to end and delivering high-quality outputs on time and within budget
Experience managing and developing team members, ideally including 2 or more years of direct-report experience
Experience contributing to business development, shaping proposals and growing existing accounts
Deep expertise in one or more therapeutic areas
Clinical, regulatory and commercial knowledge of US and EU markets
Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA, EMA and other relevant regulatory guidelines
Oncology, immunology or biosimilars experience strongly preferred
Strong client management skills and credibility with senior client stakeholders
Experience managing scope and expectations against an agreed statement of work
Ability to identify account expansion opportunities
Confident communication skills and ability to distill complex matters into clear business cases and actionable recommendations
Ability to work in detail while maintaining a strategic perspective
Demonstrated leadership ability and ownership of follow-through
Ability to give and receive feedback constructively
Strong learning agility and adaptability
BA/BS required
Advanced degree in a life science discipline preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive package and remuneration linked to performance
A strong values-based culture grounded in collaboration, curiosity and excellence
Tailored career development based on your interests and aspirations
Smart, supportive colleagues who invest in each other’s success
Leaders committed to mentorship
Opportunity to lead client engagements and teams and help shape the growing Competitive Strategy practice
Flexible working schedule
Recognition for outstanding contributions
Flat hierarchy empowering ownership and impact
Discretionary bonus eligibility
PTO and paid holidays
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401K participation