Managing Director – Life Sciences

Anson McCade · Greater London

Managing Director – Life Sciences at Anson McCade, based in Greater London, paying £200,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£200,000 per annum
Location
Greater London · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
7 Oct 2026
Sector
Business Development

About 275% above the going rate for business development

Reference 104083

About the role

Managing Director – Life SciencesLocation: London | Hybrid Salary: Up to £200,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Sector: Life Sciences | Pharmaceutical | ConsultingWe are supporting a leading global change and transformation consultancy in recruiting a Managing Director – Life Sciences to join its senior leadership team in London.This is a highly strategic, commercially focused leadership role with responsibility for one of the organisation’s largest Life Sciences accounts in EMEA. You’ll own senior client relationships, drive significant account growth and lead complex transformation programmes across major global Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences organisations.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as Senior Client Executive for a major global Life Sciences account Own and execute account growth and business development strategy Develop new relationships and expand existing engagements across global Pharmaceutical clients Lead multi-million-pound consulting accounts with responsibility for revenue, margin and profitability Lead major transformation programmes across areas including R&D, HR, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial Build trusted relationships with C-suite and senior executive stakeholders Identify, shape and win significant new consulting engagements Lead and develop high-performing, cross-functional consulting teams Manage delivery quality, client satisfaction, commercial performance and risk Build market presence as a senior Life Sciences thought leader Experience RequiredExecutive, Partner or Managing Director-level experience within Management Consulting, Big Four or Professional Services Deep expertise across the Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical sector Proven track record of growing multi-million-pound client accounts Strong commercial background with demonstrable experience winning and expanding consulting engagements Experience leading large-scale, complex business transformation programmes Established relationships with senior executives across the Life Sciences market Strong professional network with the ability to generate new business Experience managing revenue, margins, client investments and project portfolios Proven leadership of senior consulting and multidisciplinary teams Ability to combine strategic leadership, business development and hands-on client delivery What's On OfferSalary up to £200,000 Senior leadership position within a global consultancy Ownership of one of the organisation’s most significant EMEA Life Sciences accounts Opportunity to shape and grow the wider Life Sciences consulting capability Flexible hybrid working in London Flexible time off Private medical plan Health cash plan Workplace savings schemes Enhanced parental leave Significant opportunity for long-term career and commercial growth This is an excellent opportunity for an established Life Sciences Consulting Partner, Managing Director or senior Client Executive who has the network, commercial track record and industry expertise to grow major accounts while leading complex transformation engagements.Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.Interested? Get in touch:[email removed]

Reference: 104083 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 7 Oct 2026 · Listed via Anson McCade

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