Engagement Manager – Competitive Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary lead on small to mid-sized projects or essential workstreams within larger engagements.

• Mentor and assist Analysts and Consultants in their development.

• Deliver significant individual contributions while supporting senior team members.

• Report project updates, risks, and resource requirements to a Director, Associate Vice President, or Vice President.

• Oversee the daily management of competitive strategy and competitive intelligence projects.

• Ensure deliverables are of high quality and meet established timelines and budget constraints.

• Organize and manage workstreams while guiding junior team members.

• Cultivate strong, lasting client relationships and act as a credible strategic advisor.

• Comprehend client contexts, foresee needs, and provide actionable insights.

• Assist senior leaders in delivering top-notch client service.

• Identify and assess new business opportunities within existing accounts.

• Develop proposals and recommend strategic pathways for growth.

• Strengthen client relationships and promote account expansion.

• Build and apply expertise in therapeutic areas, clinical development pathways, regulatory considerations, and competitive landscapes.

• Act as a knowledge resource for internal teams.

• Provide daily coaching, feedback, and oversight to junior team members.

• Attend industry conferences or virtual events to collect competitive insights and enhance stakeholder engagement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Required experience in biopharma client services and consulting.

• Preferred background in competitive intelligence.

• Demonstrated experience in managing daily project execution with a focus on high-quality deliverables and timely completion.

• Proven ability to structure workstreams, oversee junior team members, and sustain project momentum.

• Awareness of business development opportunities and capacity to assist in proposal development.

• Strong foundation in therapeutic areas, clinical development, product strategy, and competitive landscape.

• Ability to quickly grasp new disease areas and modalities.

• Confidence in direct client interactions to clarify needs and present findings.

• Capacity to build trust through credibility, preparedness, and thoughtful communication.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to synthesize complex information and convey insights clearly and systematically.

• Willingness to support analyses while enhancing the team’s overall work.

• Capability to provide and receive constructive feedback.

• Ability to navigate uncertainty and swiftly acquire new therapeutic or methodological knowledge.

• BA/BS degree is required.

• An advanced degree in a life science field is preferred.

• Good understanding of the evolving US biopharmaceutical market and trends.

🏝️ Benefits

• A competitive compensation package linked to performance.

• Customized career development tailored to your interests and goals.

• Intelligent, supportive colleagues who are dedicated to each other’s success.

• Leadership committed to mentorship.

• Opportunities to influence the business and shape the Competitive Strategy practice.

• Flexible working hours.

• Recognition for exceptional contributions.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• 401K plan.

• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.