Strategy & Operations Director – Life Sciences

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.

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