Associate Director, Design and Delivery Lead, Life Sciences and Healthcare

Overview

In this role you will lead large technology transformation programmes in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector, bridging strategy, architecture and delivery. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to shape propositions, drive outcomes from inception to delivery, and mentor junior colleagues. The position emphasizes delivering regulated, high-quality solutions and expanding market opportunities. This is a chance to influence how clients reform tech landscapes and accelerate innovation within a global professional services firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working in London
• career development and learning opportunities
• collaboration with industry experts
• supportive culture with focus on wellbeing
• global network exposure
• competitive career progression

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery and growth of complex technology transformation programmes in Life Sciences & Healthcare
• Bridge business strategy, technology architecture, engineering execution, and client engagement
• Ensure successful outcomes from inception through delivery in large transformation programs
• Define technology strategy and solution architecture
• Lead project planning, governance, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Develop winning value propositions, proposals, and RFP responses; identify and qualify opportunities; lead discovery sessions
• Mentor and coach junior team members and stay current with technology and industry best practices

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific, engineering, or technology discipline; extensive leadership in large technology delivery in Life Sciences / Big Pharma
• Experience in developing industry-specific technology propositions, tools and accelerators
• Good understanding of R&D value chain and core LSHC applications (LIMS, ELN, CTMS)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Preferred professional certifications; familiarity with regulated environments (GxP, clinical, diagnostic workflows); agile methodologies in regulated environments
• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced qualification (preferred)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation and presentation skills
• Mentoring and people development
• LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
• ELN (Electronic Laboratory Notebook)
• CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System)

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