3-5 years at a leading strategy consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or equivalent) with significant exposure to healthcare, life sciences, or health-tech clients; and/or experience in a high-growth startup, or a strategy or business development role within a pharmaceutical or biotech company. The common thread is operating as a trusted, high-quality partner to leadership: someone who can pick up a complex topic, structure it clearly, drive it forward, and ensure the right people are aligned and moving.