Company Overview
Our client is a boutique consulting firm specialising in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The firm partners with emerging and established life sciences organisations to support successful product commercialisation across global markets. Known for its hands-on approach, strategic insight, and deep industry expertise, the firm works closely with clients across the full product lifecycle, with a particular focus on launch readiness and execution.
Position Overview
The Director of Launch Excellence will play a pivotal leadership role within the firm, responsible for shaping and delivering high-impact launch strategies for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. This individual will bring deep expertise in product commercialisation and launch execution, combining strategic thinking with practical, real-world delivery.
The role is ideally suited to a senior consultant or industry professional with extensive experience supporting or leading launches across specialty, rare disease, or broader pharma portfolios. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients, lead cross-functional engagements, and contribute to the continued growth and thought leadership of the firm.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end launch excellence and commercialisation programmes for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients
* Advise senior client stakeholders on launch strategy, launch readiness, and best-practice execution across key markets
* Develop launch frameworks, tools, and methodologies aligned to client needs and evolving industry standards
* Support clients across key launch workstreams, including (but not limited to) commercial strategy, cross-functional alignment, governance, and operational readiness
* Provide hands-on leadership across client engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and measurable impact
* Mentor and support junior consultants, contributing to capability development within the firm
* Contribute to business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and thought leadership initiatives
* Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory considerations, and evolving best practices in pharmaceutical and biotech launches
Candidate Profile
Required:
* Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related field)
* 8–10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology sectors, gained through consulting and/or industry roles
* Proven track record in commercialisation and launch excellence, with direct experience supporting product launches
* Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle and cross-functional launch dynamics
* Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with senior client stakeholders
* Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and client-facing consulting environment
Preferred:
* Prior consulting experience within a strategy, commercial, or life sciences consultancy
* Experience across specialty, orphan/rare disease, or innovative therapy areas
* Exposure to UK and/or European market launches
Why Join?
* Opportunity to play a senior, influential role within a growing boutique consulting firm
* High level of autonomy and visibility across client engagements
* Remote working flexibility (UK-based)
* Collaborative, high-calibre team environment with direct client impact
* Opportunity to shape launch excellence offerings and thought leadership within the firm
Location
Remote (UK based).
Remuneration/Package
Market competitive package - further information will be shared if your application is successful.
Diversity and Inclusion
Morgan Prestwich Executive Search is committed to providing a diverse range of talent to our clients. We do not discriminate based on race, religion or sex throughout our screening and matching process.
If you are successful, you will receive notification within 5 working days of your submission. If you do not hear from us after this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.