Management Consultant - Principal - Life Sciences

Management Consultant - Principal - Life Sciences

We are a dynamic consulting firm focused on delivering sustainable change. We support our clients to succeed in their long‑term goals by helping them turn strategy into action through exceptional delivery and establishing a culture of change.

We work with clients on projects to deliver change and improvement, such as the way they operate, the services they provide or how they manage their people. We get out of the theory and into the detail, working directly in client teams to deliver real impact. Our people are our greatest assets and are core to why our clients consistently work with us – they appreciate who we are and how we work.

Overview

We pride ourselves on being proactive, collaborative and straightforward team players, with a focus on achieving success together. We work quickly as a team, and honesty and integrity are key. You will be part of a supportive, high‑performing team that looks after each other, has fun and celebrates success together. You can be assured of exciting opportunities on varied projects that will stretch you and equip you with the skills, experience and knowledge to help organisations respond to turbulence and improve.

Life Sciences at Moorhouse

Our Life Sciences sector is a critical part of our business and has experienced double‑digit growth in recent years. It is an exciting place to work – we constantly push our own boundaries in terms of the capabilities of our team, the nature of the projects we deliver and the impact we have for our clients. We work in corporate teams of Life Sciences organisations solving their most critical business problems, such as responding to disruptive technology trends; implementing innovative products; delivering transformation programmes; upskilling and building capability; or defining operating models and accompanying organisational design. We have an ambitious strategy to continue growth of our revenue and capabilities.

Our Life Sciences expertise spans the value chain from R&D and clinical development through commercial and post‑market support, as well as in support functions such as digital & technology and HR. Within this, we have four business functions that are core to our strategy and continued growth: Commercial, Medical Affairs, R&D and Global Health. We have long‑standing partnerships with a range of global pharmaceutical companies (e.g. GSK, AstraZeneca, ViiV, Bayer, Otsuka) and work on projects big and small – from large enterprise transformations to targeted change support within specific teams. Together, we enable Life Sciences organisations to maximise their business value and social impact to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

Responsibilities

We Are Looking For a Principal to Lead Our Commercial Function. This Is an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team and use your experience to own, shape and lead a growing area for Moorhouse.

• Support accelerated growth for our Life Sciences sector by defining our Commercial offerings, how we go to market, and by winning exciting new work and growing our project & client base.
• Lead the delivery of high‑profile, innovative and important initiatives, including Commercial functions that provide competitive advantage and improve health outcomes for patients.
• Build our team’s Commercial capability, sharing your valuable skills and experience, as well as growing and leveraging these to support our clients’ most critical initiatives.
• Be a key leader to a vibrant and thriving sector within Moorhouse, contributing to the continued growth of a multi‑million pound sector. You will be excited to own & shape key initiatives and enable your team members to succeed.
• Continue to build your expertise in Life Sciences through training, proposition development and marketing.
• Be given the autonomy, support and power you need to grow individually and add value to Moorhouse in alignment with your capabilities and passions.
• Contribute to a culture of sustainability and embrace Moorhouse’s social responsibility by integrating responsible practices and upholding ethical standards and awareness in everyday work.

Essential Skills

What are we looking for?

• 9+ years’ experience from a management consulting firm working on transformation and change projects.
• Subject matter knowledge and experience working in Commercial business functions in Life Sciences organisations
  • eg. go‑to‑market strategies; commercial operating models and ways of working; product launch planning and management; market analysis and customer engagement; commercial operations;
• Outstanding delivery, advisory and transformation capability with experience leading transformation programmes or large projects and leading teams
  • eg. programme delivery, change management, operational excellence, process improvement, operating model design and implementation, systems implementation, project management, omnichannel strategy, strategy & insights, organisation design;
• A demonstrable sales record with personally attributable sales of >£500k. Strong commercial awareness, business development capability and ability to identify & scope consulting solutions.
• Account management expertise (desired) – our Principals often play a key role in managing our partnerships with our global pharmaceutical clients.
• A strong external network, with excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of building and nurturing strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Ability to effectively manage and collaborate with senior stakeholders (VP and above).
• A strong track record of leading teams, building capability, coaching, and upskilling colleagues. Ability to have a significant role leading and developing colleagues and growing the sector team.
• A ‘big‑picture business thinker’ with a passion for solving business problems – we are not looking for detailed technical or scientific expertise but broader business/corporate problem‑solving and project experience.
• A passion for Life Sciences and delivering transformation and change that improves health for patients.

Benefits

• A total cash package of up to £128,500 comprising a base salary of £105,000 and a combination of personal and company bonuses paid every six months.
• 25 days annual leave increasing by one day for every full year of service to a maximum of 30 days, with the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave per year.
• Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Group Personal Pension Scheme and a range of discounted lifestyle and well‑being benefits through Perkbox.
• A culture where you will not need to compete with others because of promotion quotas or the typical distribution curves that govern performance management in other organisations. We recognise and reward performance consistently and transparently across the firm so that everyone knows where they stand.

Our offices are based near Liverpool Street in London, though we expect you to spend time with clients at their offices. We support flexible and hybrid working.

Moorhouse is proud to be an inclusive employer, and our values underpin a workplace where we are respected, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work, share ideas openly, take responsibility for their actions, and positively influence their colleagues and clients. We are actively building a culture where we champion diversity and ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging, regardless of their background.

Applications will close on 30th September 2025.

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