Director - Consulting

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GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm - consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world's largest organizations.

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Are You One of Us

As a Director of Consulting within the Life Sciences & Pharma vertical, you'll lead client partnerships that drive strategic procurement transformation, supply chain resilience, and operational excellence. You'll be responsible for steering high-impact engagements, building trusted executive relationships, and developing teams that consistently deliver exceptional results.

This role is ideal for a consulting leader who combines deep industry knowledge with strategic agility - someone who can translate complex business challenges into actionable, measurable solutions that help clients advance innovation, compliance, and patient impact.

What You'll do:

Shape Strategy: Contribute to the development and execution of GEP's consulting strategy for Life Sciences, aligning with global business objectives and emerging industry trends.

• Lead Engagements: Manage multiple client programs across pharma, biotech, and medical device segments, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, value-driven results.

• Own Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high client satisfaction.

• Drive Value: Design and implement sourcing and procurement transformation strategies that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and optimize spend.

• Develop Teams: Lead, coach, and inspire consulting teams to excel, ensuring professional growth and a strong understanding of client culture and objectives.

• Expand Business: Identify new opportunities for growth and support business development initiatives to deepen and expand client partnerships.

• Deliver Insights: Leverage data and analytics to build robust, fact-based recommendations and deliver impactful executive presentations.

• Enable Transformation: Oversee RFQs, supplier management, category strategies, and transformation programs to support clients' strategic goals - from digital enablement to sustainable sourcing.

Salary Range: $190,000 - $210,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation: Eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to individual and company performance.

Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) plan with a 3% company match, paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.

What You Should Bring:

• Experience: 12+ years of management consulting experience, or a combination of consulting and procurement/supply chain roles within the Life Sciences industry (pharma, biotech, or medical devices).

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional, global teams and manage large-scale transformation programs.

• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of Life Sciences value chains, regulatory environments, supplier ecosystems, and commercialization processes.

• Client Focus: Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to engage, influence, and drive impact at the executive level.

• Analytical Strength: Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering data-driven recommendations.

• Communication: Excellent presentation and storytelling abilities, with comfort presenting to C-suite stakeholders.

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrated business development potential and passion for building long-term partnerships.

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Life Sciences preferred.

• Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (TQM, Six Sigma, APEX).

• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%.