Associate Director – Strategy & Operations Consulting | Life Sciences
BIP · Madrid
- Bip is a fast‑growing international consulting and technology‑driven firm supporting leading global Life Sciences organizations across strategy, commercial access, go‑to‑market excellence, operating model optimization, and digital & technology transformation, with the goal of maximizing value creation.
- Bip now operates in 40+ countries across Europe, the Americas, and Africa, with 6,000+ professionals, including more than 300 across the Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon offices.
- We promote a flexible work model (working hours, remote work, career pace, parenthood support) and an environment fostering both professional development (structured training programs, coaching, personalized career paths) and personal growth (sports, social initiatives, volunteering).
- Our strong market position and sustained growth enable accelerated career progression for high‑performing professionals.
The Role
- We are seeking a Strategy & Operations Director – Life Sciences (Iberia) to lead and scale our Life Sciences practice across the region. You will work with top‑tier pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech companies on high‑impact local and international engagements.
- This role includes leading end‑to‑end complex projects with senior stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor on strategic, access, commercial, and transformation topics, driving business development, expanding key accounts, building and developing high‑performing teams, and contributing to the strategic growth and positioning of the practice in Iberia in close collaboration with global teams.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Project Leadership
- Lead and oversee complex, high‑impact consulting engagements across the Life Sciences value chain.
- Act as a trusted advisor to C‑level and senior executives, ensuring excellence in execution, quality of deliverables, and tangible value creation.
Business Development
- Drive opportunity identification, proposal development, and expansion of client relationships.
- Contribute to the design and execution of the Iberia Life Sciences growth strategy.
- Build and strengthen long‑term partnerships with key accounts.
People & Practice Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing consulting teams.
- Support talent development, performance management, and capability building.
- Contribute to knowledge development, thought leadership, and asset creation.
Practice & Market Leadership
- Strengthen Bip’s positioning as a leading Life Sciences consulting partner in Iberia.
- Collaborate closely with global Life Sciences teams to share best practices and support international initiatives.
Areas of Expertise / Typical Projects
- Portfolio, pipeline, and go‑to‑market strategy
- Commercial strategy and launch excellence
- Market access, pricing & reimbursement
- Product lifecycle management
- Commercial effectiveness and customer engagement
- Medical affairs, disease management, integrated care models
- Organizational and operating model transformation
- Data‑driven decision making and business excellence
Profile & Requirements
- 12+ years of professional experience in top‑tier consulting or equivalent strategic roles within Life Sciences.
- Proven track record in leading complex projects, managing teams, and developing client relationships.
- Strong expertise across pharma, biotech, medtech, or related fields.
- Demonstrated success in business development and revenue growth.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- University degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Fluent in English and Spanish; additional languages are an advantage.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, proactivity, and ambition to build and scale a practice.
Why Bip
- Strong growth platform with real leadership opportunities and high impact.
- Significant exposure to international senior‑level clients.
- Accelerated career path for high performers through structured training, coaching, and tailored development.
- Flexible work model and a collaborative, supportive culture.
Diversity & Data Protection
Bip Iberia, in commitment and alignment with the Comprehensive Law for Equal Treatment and Non‑Discrimination, keeps all its positions open to any person duly qualified to fill the vacancy, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual or political orientation, race, or belief.
BUSINESS INTEGRATION PARTNERS CONSULTING IBERIA, S.L., with Tax ID B84701903 and contact enrique.martin@bip-group.com, will process the data received when you submit your application as the Data Controller, for the purpose of managing the current recruitment process in accordance with Article 6.1(b) of the GDPR, as well as for future processes if your profile is of interest, based on your consent under Article 6.1(a).
BUSINESS INTEGRATION PARTNERS CONSULTING IBERIA, S.L. will not disclose your data to third parties unless legally required to do so. Your CV will be retained for a maximum period of 1 year, after which it will be deleted.
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