Associate Director - Strategy & Performance Transformation, Healthcare & Life Sciences

Associate Director – Strategy & Performance Transformation, Healthcare & Life Sciences

The Team

KPMG’s Strategy & Performance Transformation team is looking for an exceptional Associate Director with a Healthcare and Life Sciences focus and experience of at least one of our core propositions; Growth Strategy, Deal Strategy and Operational Strategy. 

The Strategy & Performance Transformation team is part of KPMG’s rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 170 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG’s broad set of capabilities within our Deal Advisory business.

Within the Strategy & Performance Transformation team we have an established Healthcare and Life Sciences practice. We are seeking an Associate Director to join the team who is a professional, talented individual with a passion for identifying and creating innovative solutions for clients. 

In Healthcare and Life Sciences we focus on Commercial Strategy, which includes, for example, launch and commercialisation strategy and transformation, pricing and market access, portfolio strategy, competitive strategy and LoE strategy. In terms of inorganic growth, we work both buy side and sell side, supporting our clients throughout the life cycle of a transaction including target identification, red flag analysis, commercial due diligence, business planning etc.

As a team, we are a group of bright committed individuals who are passionate about delivering fantastic client work, developing the team around us and having fun both inside and outside of work.

Role & Responsibilities

To be an effective Associate Director within our Strategy & Performance Transformation applicants will be expected to:

• Build deep client relationships and be seen as the 'go to' person and a trusted advisor by senior executives
• Support the identification, pursuit and conversion of a pipeline of business development opportunities
• Actively develop own knowledge and expertise in chosen propositions(s)
• Lead the design of complex engagements and take responsibility for leading day-to-day delivery
• Undertake scoping and fee negotiation on standard engagements
• Proactively develop thought leadership
• Build and maintain a strong Strategy Group, internal KPMG and external network
• Understand risk and ensure that Firm's risks management frameworks are adhered to
• Inspire, motivate coach and develop project team members and appraisees, and give constructive 360-degree feedback
• Identify, design and lead critical complex practice development initiatives, coordinating other members of the team
• Monitor sector activity and trends, and consider how these impact our business, how we do business, and how we go to market

The person

Successful applicants will demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy / development team in industry
• Detailed understanding of the value drivers within the Healthcare & Life Sciences industry and experience leading commercial strategy / transformation engagements
• Track record of leading complex projects in Healthcare & Life Sciences with multi-disciplinary teams in a consulting or corporate environment
• Experience of managing or supporting high-value business development activities with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrable ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives
• Scientific, research, or clinical background (preferred)
• Track record of coaching, mentoring and upskilling team members into high performers

 Technical skills:

• Strong academic track record
• Sales and business development skills
• Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity
• Ability to talk credibly with senior clients on the key issues and strategic considerations facing the industry
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed
• Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights
• Excellent written and oral communication skills