Senior Director - Healthcare & Life Sciences/ Pharma & Biotech

NEW YORK, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Simon-Kucher

• Job overview

  The Senior Director role at Simon-Kucher leads the Healthcare & Life Sciences/Pharma & Biotech practice in North America, driving pricing and market access strategies to support client growth and commercial success.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves leading pricing and market access strategy development, managing client engagements, business development, team leadership, thought leadership, and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure strategic alignment and business growth.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a salary range of $240,000-$285,000 per year, with compensation varying by experience and location, plus benefits including paid time off, 13 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, and 401(k) with company matching.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need 10+ years in management consulting or healthcare commercialization with expertise in pharma and biotech pricing and market access, strong analytical and communication skills, leadership experience, and business development capabilities; advanced degrees are a plus but not required.

• Career development

  Simon-Kucher invests in professional development, offering opportunities to advance in a growing company with a startup feel and supports recruitment and mentoring within the practice.

• Work environment and culture

  The company culture values entrepreneurship, flexibility, health and well-being, diversity, inclusion, and a values-driven environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

• Company information

  Simon-Kucher is a global management consulting firm specializing in strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales with 40 years of experience and over 2,000 employees worldwide, recognized as a leader in pricing and growth strategies.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join the North America Healthcare & Life Sciences team, working collaboratively across offices in Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, often with global colleagues.

• Job location and travel

  The role is based in the United States with office locations in New York, Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco, with a hybrid work model requiring 2-3 days per week in office or client sites and some travel.

• Application process

  Applicants are encouraged to apply via Simon-Kucher's careers page or contact the North America Talent Acquisition Team via email; specific application steps or deadlines are not detailed.

• Unique job features

  This role offers a unique entrepreneurial environment within a global consultancy, with opportunities to lead innovative pricing and market access strategies, contribute to thought leadership, and influence the evolving healthcare sector.

Company overview

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy firm specializing in strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. The company generates revenue by providing expert advisory services to businesses across various industries, helping them optimize their pricing strategies and improve profitability. Founded in 1985 by Hermann Simon, Eckhard Kucher, and Karl-Heinz Sebastian, the firm has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence worldwide with offices in over 25 countries. Known for its deep expertise in pricing, Simon-Kucher has been instrumental in shaping pricing strategies for numerous high-profile clients, making it a leader in the consulting space.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight over 10 years of leadership in management consulting or life sciences strategy, emphasizing your expertise in pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, especially in US pre-launch pricing, market access planning, and contracting strategies.

• Focus on showcasing your ability to lead complex pricing and market access engagements end-to-end, including client relationship management, business development, and team leadership, with clear examples of driving profitable growth.

• Apply through multiple channels such as Simon-Kucher's official career site, LinkedIn, and relevant industry job boards to maximize your visibility for this senior role.

• Connect with current Senior Directors or leadership within Simon-Kucher’s Healthcare & Life Sciences division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent thought leadership articles they’ve published or asking about their experience navigating complex client engagements in pharma and biotech.

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