Director, Strategy Consulting Consulting London

ABOUT LUCID GROUP

We are a global healthcare communications agency with deep therapeutic expertise that traverses the asset lifecycle, delivering transformative outcomes for healthcare brands for over 20 years.

Our more than 500 highly trained professionals work with speed and agility to craft and execute breakthrough strategies that maximise performance and unlock a brand's full potential.

This position sits within Lucid Strategy Consulting, one of three core divisions at Lucid Group. Together, our divisions work to transform healthcare by combining strategic thinking, scientific depth, and creative delivery.

Lucid Strategy Consulting

We partner with life science clients to solve their most complex strategic challenges-from R&D to commercialisation. Our teams bring scientific expertise and consulting rigour to help shape strategy, accelerate development, and unlock long-term value.

Scientific & Medical Communications

We turn complex science into clear, compelling stories. Whether it's early-phase education or global scientific engagement, our teams create content and campaigns that influence thinking and drive meaningful behaviour change.

Commercial Communications

We help brands connect with healthcare professionals and patients in smarter ways. By combining data, creativity, and medical insight, we craft integrated campaigns that shape brand performance and improve outcomes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Director within the Strategy Consulting team, you will lead high-impact client engagements, shape strategic thinking across therapeutic areas, and drive business growth. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, lead multi-stream project teams, and contribute to the development of Lucid's consulting offering and intellectual capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategic consulting engagements across R&D, commercial, and corporate functions
• Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients, ensuring delivery excellence and long-term relationship growth
• Provide thought leadership on key industry trends and contribute to the development of proprietary frameworks
• Guide and mentor high-performing project teams, supporting capability development and performance management
• Contribute to business development, including proposal leadership, client targeting, and account planning
• Support the evolution of the Strategy Consulting offer, including service innovation and marketing

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 12 years' experience in a strategy consulting firm within the life sciences sector
• Proven track record of leading high-value engagements across therapeutic and functional areas
• Deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical landscape and drivers of value creation
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing large teams and senior client relationships
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in life sciences or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Our culture is fundamental to the delivery of transformation. Harnessing the talent and ambitions of those we work with empowers us to deliver our magic. On top of this, our benefits include:

• Discretionary bonus scheme;
• Contributory pension with Lucid contribution up to 5% of basic salary (enrolment after 3 months of employment);
• Cycle to work scheme;
• 25 working days holiday, 1 Celebration Day of your choice, 3 Christmas closure days plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum (pro-rata for part-time);
• Flexible holiday buy and sell scheme;
• Family friendly policies;
• Private family health and dental cover, including Employee Assistance Programme and a comprehensive employee rewards scheme;
• 4x basic salary life assurance cover;
• Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan (Level 1 company cover)
• Season Ticket Loans;
• Regular incentive schemes aligned to individual and team performance;
• Access to an employee discount platform with offers at 900+ retailers.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR US TO BE LUCID?

At Lucid Group, we transform lives. Always. We believe in providing a culture of authenticity, where we can all be ourselves, make real connections, and enjoy the work that we do. Together.

We empower our people to embark on a journey of growth and advancement by offering meaningful learning and development opportunities.

Central to our ethos is our commitment to cultivating an environment that embraces and respects people of all backgrounds and identities, underpinned by a culture of conscious inclusion and support.

The Lucid values are not just mere words; they are the culmination of our collective efforts. Co-created by our people for our people, these values serve as our guiding principles, ensuring that every decision we make positively impacts the lives of the clients, patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues we serve.

• Compassionately Human: We think about the human impact of our actions
• Accountable Allies: We are the go-to strategic partners for our clients
• Invent with Intent: We create meaningful solutions to solve real problems
• Courageously Curious: We challenge ourselves to think disruptively

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience to everyone.

This commitment to inclusion is explicitly inclusive of race, colour, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.

This scheme is part of our commitment to recruiting and supporting colleagues with disabilities. If you wish to apply under this scheme please indicate so when asked on our DEI page which will appear as part of our job application process.