Life Sciences Advisory, Supervisor

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As a Supervisor within the Management Consulting, Life Sciences Industry practice, you will become a leader in one of the fastest growing and most entrepreneurial groups within RSM. You will have the resources and cross functional support of the largest middle market firm but will be able to operate in a lean and agile environment where your ideas and experience can directly shape what service offerings we provide to our clients and how we approach them. We are continually looking to expand our scope of services and industries and need your help to do it.

Responsibilities:

Client Delivery & Project Management

• Product Launch Project Experience: Leverage personal experience in drug commercialization and operational readiness to advise clients. This includes identifying gaps and leading remediation efforts in critical areas such as Finance, Supply Chain/Manufacturing, or Commercial Operations prior to product launch.
• End-to-End Delivery: Lead the overall delivery of complex consulting engagements, managing project scope, timelines, budgets, and quality from kickoff to close-out.
• Technical Execution: Apply technical knowledge in an applicable field (Finance / Manufacturing / Commercial Operations) to solve client operational challenges (e.g., system implementation, process optimization, post-launch integration).
• Team Supervision: Supervise and mentor associates and senior associates on project teams, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Strategic Contribution & Practice Growth 

• Integrated Launch Planning Sales Targeting: Contribute to RSM’s Launch Planning sales targeting initiative by providing subject matter expertise and supporting the identification of high-potential biotech prospects.
• Service Offering Input: Provide input and assist practice leaders in refining and developing targeted service offerings, based on evolving client needs and market trends in the Life Sciences lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Industry Experience: 5+ years of professional experience, with a significant portion spent directly within the Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industries or serving them exclusively in a consulting capacity.
• Product Launch Experience. This experience may be operational (as a company employee) or advisory (as a consultant). You must demonstrate an understanding of the pressures, regulatory requirements, and cross-functional dependencies required to bring a clinical product to market.
• Functional Expertise: Deep technical background in at least one of the following areas:
  • Finance: (FP&A, R2R, Gross-to-Net, Technical Accounting)
  • Manufacturing/Supply Chain: (CMC, CMO management, Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Costing)
  • Commercial Operations: (Market Access, Trade Relations, Commercial Data, CRM)
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%+

Skills & Attributes:

• Executive Presence: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to executives and client leadership.
• Consulting Mindset: A strong aptitude for critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and a client-first mentality.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, delegate effectively, and drive results.

Location: Hybrid role, could be located in other US Cities

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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