Sedulo Group · 3 weeks ago
Client Engagement Manager – Life Sciences Strategy & Intelligence
Triangle Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSedulo Group is a competitive strategy consultancy that partners with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. They are seeking an experienced Client Engagement Manager to lead client engagements, guide analyst teams, and deliver strategic insights that shape high-level strategies in the life sciences industry.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead client engagements from project initiation through delivery, serving as the primary day-to-day contact and trusted advisor to client stakeholders
Design comprehensive research plans aligned to client objectives, coordinating with research specialists to ensure the work delivers meaningful, actionable insights
Guide, mentor, and oversee analyst teams, providing structure, direction, and quality control across research, analysis, and deliverable development
Synthesize complex scientific, clinical, and commercial data into compelling insights and recommendations in an executive-level writing style
Develop and deliver client-ready outputs including strategic landscape assessments, monitoring reports, and actionable intelligence summaries
Lead and participate in scenario planning workshops, helping clients anticipate competitive moves and shape strategy
Drive project management activities, ensuring proper project setup, resource allocation, and budget management, while maintaining clear objectives, timelines, workflows, and quality standards across multiple client engagements
Foster strong client relationships, anticipating needs, managing expectations, and consistently delivering above expectations
Support business development efforts through background research for proposals, participation in proposal meetings, and representing Sedulo at industry events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field) required
3–6 years of relevant experience in life sciences consulting, competitive intelligence, or strategic insights roles
Demonstrated success managing client engagements and leading project teams in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector
Strong understanding of drug development processes, therapeutic landscapes, and the intersection of scientific, clinical, and commercial drivers
Proven ability to deliver high-quality, executive-level deliverables in PowerPoint and Word
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill information into concise, actionable insights tied to key client objectives
Strong project management skill set, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Inquisitive nature and analytical thinking, with the ability to connect dots across diverse information sources
Willingness and desire to work across multiple therapeutic areas, adapting quickly to new domains
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to work effectively across internal and external teams
Ability to lead, mentor, and coach individuals to develop their analytical and consulting capabilities
High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and pride in producing top-tier client deliverables
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) preferred
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus
Comprehensive benefits package (health, vision, dental, life and disability, 401k with match, PTO, holidays, and professional development)
Remote position with opportunities to travel occasionally for team meetings, client engagements, and industry events
Company
Sedulo Group
Sedulo Group is a full-service competitive strategy consultancy that specializes in providing research-based tactical and strategic insights.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Travis Koberg
Chief Executive Officer
Heath Gross
Founder & CSO
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