Director, Consulting

At Vynamic, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and life sciences companies to address critical strategic, operational, and organizational challenges—from early-stage planning through commercialization and beyond. Our Directors serve as trusted advisors to senior client stakeholders, shaping strategy, leading high-impact engagements, and driving measurable outcomes.

We are looking for individuals who bring deep industry knowledge, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate evolving market dynamics into actionable solutions. Our work spans key service areas including Strategic Planning, Vendor Selection & Management, Process Design, Systems Implementation, and Organizational Change.

What you'll be doing:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to pharmaceutical and life sciences clients, aligning engagement objectives with business priorities across the product lifecycle
• Lead complex engagements spanning areas such as commercialization strategy, launch planning, operating model design, and transformation initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across functions (e.g., Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, R&D, and Operations)
• Drive execution of client initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables and measurable business impact
• Identify emerging client needs and industry trends (e.g., market access pressures, digital transformation, evolving regulatory landscape) and translate them into new opportunities
• Contribute to business development efforts by expanding existing accounts and supporting new client acquisition
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering ownership, growth, and a collaborative culture
• Ensure clarity, rigor, and quality in all client deliverables, including executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations
• Proactively manage risks, timelines, and competing priorities across multiple engagements
• Build Vynamic’s presence in the pharma sector through thought leadership, industry insights, and participation in relevant forums
• Support recruiting efforts by engaging with and attracting top talent to the firm
• Foster a culture aligned with Vynamic’s values, emphasizing collaboration, excellence, and impact

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree with 6–8+ years of experience at a leading consulting firm (life sciences-focused consulting experience preferred)
• Demonstrated experience leading engagements within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain, including drug development, commercialization, market access, and lifecycle management
• Experience in one or more of Vynamic’s core service areas, with application in pharma contexts:
  • Strategic Planning (e.g., portfolio strategy, launch readiness)
  • Vendor Selection & Management (e.g., outsourcing models, partner ecosystems)
  • Process Design (e.g., commercial operations, medical affairs processes)
  • Systems Implementation (e.g., CRM, data & analytics platforms)
  • Organizational Change (e.g., transformations, operating model shifts)
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior client stakeholders
• Proven ability to identify, shape, and convert business development opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging executive audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive high performance
• Strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and comfort with ambiguity
• Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Alignment with and embodiment of Vynamic’s brand and values

Inizio Ignite, Vynamic 

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Vynamic management consulting team connects strategy to action, driving healthcare transformation. We partner with leading health and life science companies serving brand & commercial, Medical Affairs, R&D, and Health Services. Our expertise spans offerings including strategic planning & mobilization (SP&M), operating model & organization design (OMOD), deal activation & partnership enablement (DAPE), product launch strategy & planning, customer experience transformation, tech & digital transformation, strategic project management office, and change management. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward

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Further Information

This is a full-time role and will follow a hybrid work environment in either Boston, Durham, Philadelphia, or New York City.

Additional compensation

Eligible for a sales and chargeability-based bonus with on-target total compensation of approximately $200,000–$250,000+.

Base compensation