Engagement Manager / Medical Officer / Medical Affairs focus

Engagement Manager / Medical Officer / Medical Affairs focus Location: East coast – Preferred Boston / NY / NJ - Nearby location Essential Functions Be Client face for all medical affairs / Pharma Analytics engagements Serve as the SME and main client point of contact for Medical Affairs project engagements and internal team lead Liaise with client leadership and project team to ensure project output includes strategically sound and actionable recommendations and answers client business questions, both high-level and/or project-related questions Support team members as a workstream lead, both coordinating and guiding the work of more junior staff members and effectively communicating as a partner to project managers and leadership Create and present client-ready materials, including medical strategy materials, interim deliverables, and final project reports Provide thought leadership in Medical Affairs in both client- and non-client-related activities (e.g., external conferences) Train and mentor junior staff on project teams, in internal training efforts, and through formal / informal mentorship Supports pre-sales and business development through creation of project proposals, including ability to design project methodology, timeline, and budget Support the growth of the Medical Affairs function through involvement in internal initiatives focused on consultant’s professional development, training, and resources Position Requirements Bachelor’s or master's with science, pharmacy, or life sciences related 4/5+ years’ experience in consulting companies within the life sciences pharmaceutical/biotech consulting industry / strategy consulting firms Working knowledge of advanced consulting methodologies, tools, and techniques – with focus on: Medical Affairs Strategy, Field Medical Excellence, Congress Strategy, Launch Excellence, Scientific Communication Planning, and Impact Demonstration Previous experience in business development activities- proposal development, RFP response, pitching Excellent analytical skills and numeric capability. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. High attention to detail with superior organizational and time management skills. Strong team player, ability to work with cross-functional staff. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and manage multiple projects and priorities