Director Consulting (m/w/d) Pharma & Biotech

This is a strategic global leadership role at Orise, ideal for a seasoned consulting executive skilled in building, transforming, and scaling organizations. As Director Consulting (m/f/d) , you will re‑establish Orise’s global consulting chapter — defining its strategy, building a high‑performing international team, and driving the execution needed to translate vision into measurable results.

You will serve as a key strategic partner to the BU VP, combining consulting leadership, operational excellence, and business development across the global Pharma & Biotech ecosystem.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Global Business Building

• Establish and lead a global consulting organization, including operating model, structure, and long term roadmap.
• Rebuild the consulting portfolio, shaping high value offerings that strengthen Orise’s global market position.
• Drive global transformation initiatives that enable scalable, efficient, and repeatable consulting delivery.

Operational Excellence & Execution

• Translate global divisional strategy into clear operational frameworks to support sustainable growth.
• Drive performance through KPIs, productivity initiatives, and continuous process optimization.
• Ensure project management excellence across complex, multinational projects with effective resource allocation.
• Secure optimal utilization levels and implement consistent operational standards worldwide.

Business Performance & Financial Stewardship

• Own operational results, including revenue growth, profitability, margin optimization, and delivery efficiency.
• Partner with the BU VP to set strategy, financial milestones, budgets, and performance targets.
• Identify and implement opportunities for global scaling through improved processes, automation, and new service models.

Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Drive sales and business development in close collaboration with the Global Sales Director.
• Build trusted relationships with global clients, partners, and key internal stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic advisor on complex transformation and optimization initiatives across the global Pharma & Biotech value chain.
• Build and develop a global consulting team, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and customer focus.
• Inspire teams through strong leadership presence, clarity, and long term vision.
• Lead change initiatives that promote agility, collaboration, and operational discipline across regions.

Your profile

• Sound senior leadership experience within consulting industry (preferably over 10 years of experience), ideally with significant exposure to the Pharma & Biotech industry, and a strong track record of building and scaling global teams or business units.
• Deep expertise in operations management, strategic planning, project management, and change management.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, global transformation programs.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and align diverse international teams.
• Strong business acumen with experience driving P&L performance.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
• International experience and strong intercultural competence.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent in Business English.
• Willingness to travel (approx. 25%).
• Interesting and varied field of work
• Flexible working hours and fair compensation package
• A basis of trust and mutual respect among our colleagues
• An attractive workplace in a friendly, pleasant atmosphere
• Onboarding for newcomers and individual training opportunities
• Free beverages and many other employee benefits

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