Associate Vice President (AVP) - Life Sciences Transformation

Campana & Schott

$180K — $204K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS or MBA required; life sciences-focused degree or specialization preferred
  • 8-10 years of relevant experience in life sciences consulting or industry roles
  • Experience leading and managing large-scale transformation initiatives
  • Proven business development skills with a solid network in the life sciences sector
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Entrepreneurial mindset suited for a fast-paced consulting environment
  • Strong analytical skills with executive presence

Responsibilities

  • Own P&L for the Life Sciences practice, focusing on revenue growth and margin management
  • Lead business development initiatives to identify and win new client opportunities
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders in pharma, biotech, and medtech
  • Drive large-scale transformation programs including digital transformation and M&A integration
  • Build and mentor high-performing consulting teams while promoting a culture of excellence
  • Create and deliver thought leadership on life sciences market trends
  • Collaborate with practice leaders to enhance service offerings and cross-sell opportunities
  • Represent the firm at industry events to enhance brand visibility

Benefits

  • 25 days of paid time off (PTO) per year
  • 10 company-paid holidays annually
  • 5 days dedicated to professional development each year
  • 401(k) plan with employee contributions and company matching
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Annual company trip and regular team events
Full Job Description


We are currently looking for an Associate Vice President - Life Sciences Transformation to join our team in New York. The AVP will be a senior leader within our Life Sciences consulting practice, responsible for driving business growth, leading high-impact client engagements, and building the firm's presence in the life sciences market direclty reporting to a Vice President (VP) of Life Science Transformation.

Day in the Life

  • Own P&L responsibility for the Life Sciences practice/vertical, including revenue growth, margin management, and resource utilization
  • Lead business development efforts - identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and driving proposal/RFP wins
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior client stakeholders across pharma, biotech, medtech, and related life sciences segments
  • Lead and manage large-scale transformation programs (e.g., operating model redesign, digital transformation, commercial effectiveness, M&A integration)
  • Build, mentor, and manage high-performing consulting teams; foster a culture of excellence and accountability
  • Shape and deliver thought leadership, points of view, and go-to-market offerings specific to life sciences
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with practice leaders to expand service offerings and drive cross-sell opportunities
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client forums to strengthen brand visibility

What's in it for You

Join a dynamic team with a Start-Up atmosphere supported by strong roots of 30 years of successful business in Europe. If you are looking for a fast-paced working environment with exciting and innovative mandates around business transformation and if you are enjoying working closely with great colleagues and great clients, then this is a unique opportunity for you.

Professional & Personal
You can expect excellent project work and a trusting atmosphere with your colleagues, where you are challenged to contribute to impactful AI, data, and analytics engagements across the Life Sciences service spectrum of our NY-based team.

Live Collaboration
Mentoring from senior professionals and engagement in an active exchange of knowledge with over 600 consultants worldwide in forums and special expertise groups.

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $204,000 per year and total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package described below. We expect total annualized compensation for New York City-based employees to be approximately the following:

  • Base salary between $180,000 - $204,000 p.a.. Placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level
  • Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-40%

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 25 days of PTO p.a.
  • 10 company paid holidays p.a.
  • 5 days of professional development p.a.
  • Option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan, as well as 401(k) matching offered by Campana & Schott
  • Attractive health benefits
  • Annual company trip and regular team events

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS or MBA required; life sciences-focused degree or specialization strongly preferred
  • 8-10 years of relevant experience in life sciences consulting or life sciences-centric industry roles
  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing large-scale transformation efforts
  • Proven business development track record with a strong network in the life sciences ecosystem
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, boutique consulting environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with executive presence

Nice to Have
  • Familiarity or fluency with AI tools and applications relevant to consulting or life sciences (e.g., GenAI use cases in R&D, commercial, or clinical operations)
  • Exposure to AI-driven analytics, automation, or digital enablement in client delivery
  • Understanding of how AI is reshaping business models within pharma, biotech, or medtech

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