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Associate Director – Strategy & Operations Consulting | Life Sciences

Hybrid in Madrid & Barcelona·Added 8 months ago

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BIP

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
BIP doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid & Barcelona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 12+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“University degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred .” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Strong growth platform with real leadership opportunities and high impact.
Significant exposure to international senior‑level clients.
Accelerated career path for high performers through structured training, coaching, and tailored development.
Flexible work model and a collaborative, supportive culture.

Requirements

What we're looking for

12+ years of professional experience in top‑tier consulting or equivalent strategic roles within Life Sciences.
Proven track record in leading complex projects, managing teams, and developing client relationships.
Strong expertise across pharma, biotech, medtech, or related fields.
Demonstrated success in business development and revenue growth.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
University degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Fluent in English and Spanish; additional languages are an advantage.
Entrepreneurial mindset, proactivity, and ambition to build and scale a practice.

The role

We are seeking a Strategy & Operations Director - Life Sciences (Iberia) to lead and scale our Life Sciences practice across the region. You will work with top‑tier pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech companies on high‑impact local and international engagements.
This role includes leading end‑to‑end complex projects with senior stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor on strategic, access, commercial, and transformation topics, driving business development, expanding key accounts, building and developing high‑performing teams, and contributing to the strategic growth and positioning of the practice in Iberia in close collaboration with global teams.

What you'll do

Lead and oversee complex, high‑impact consulting engagements across the Life Sciences value chain.
Act as a trusted advisor to C‑level and senior executives, ensuring excellence in execution, quality of deliverables, and tangible value creation.
Drive opportunity identification, proposal development, and expansion of client relationships.
Contribute to the design and execution of the Iberia Life Sciences growth strategy.
Build and strengthen long‑term partnerships with key accounts.
Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing consulting teams.
Support talent development, performance management, and capability building.
Contribute to knowledge development, thought leadership, and asset creation.
Strengthen Bip's positioning as a leading Life Sciences consulting partner in Iberia.
Collaborate closely with global Life Sciences teams to share best practices and support international initiatives.

Areas of Expertise / Typical Projects

Portfolio, pipeline, and go‑to‑market strategy
Commercial strategy and launch excellence
Market access, pricing & reimbursement
Product lifecycle management
Commercial effectiveness and customer engagement
Medical affairs, disease management, integrated care models
Organizational and operating model transformation
Data‑driven decision making and business excellence

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews

CV assessment
Interview with HR
With HR
Technical interview
With a line manager
Interview with a Partner
With a Partner · Not every role

If there is no match now, the CV is kept on file for future opportunities.

About BIP

BIP is a global management consulting firm specializing in strategy, operations, and digital transformation, with a strong focus on sectors such as life sciences, energy, financial services, and telecommunications. The company operates across multiple countries and employs thousands of professionals worldwide, delivering end-to-end consulting services that combine strategic insight with operational execution.

In Spain, BIP has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering a range of roles from entry-level consultants to senior managers and specialized technical positions like AI engineering. The company is known for its collaborative, international work environment and actively hires professionals from diverse backgrounds, making it an attractive option for international talent looking to build a career in consulting in Spain.

Industry: Consulting
Founded: 2003
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Milan, Italy
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: bip-group.com

Good to know if you are moving

BIP has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering opportunities in two of Spain's most dynamic cities.
The company works with a diverse range of sectors, including life sciences, energy, and financial services, providing varied project experiences.
BIP's international footprint means that professionals may have opportunities to collaborate with global teams and work on cross-border projects.
The company values innovation and digital transformation, making it a good fit for professionals with skills in AI, cloud, and data.
BIP offers roles at various levels, from entry-level to senior management, which can be suitable for professionals at different career stages.

In their own words

About the company & team

Bip is a fast‑growing international consulting and technology‑driven firm supporting leading global Life Sciences organizations across strategy, commercial access, go‑to‑market excellence, operating model optimization, and digital & technology transformation, with the goal of maximizing value creation.
Bip now operates in 40+ countries across Europe, the Americas, and Africa, with 6,000+ professionals, including more than 300 across the Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon offices.
We promote a flexible work model (working hours, remote work, career pace, parenthood support) and an environment fostering both professional development (structured training programs, coaching, personalized career paths) and personal growth (sports, social initiatives, volunteering).
Our strong market position and sustained growth enable accelerated career progression for high‑performing professionals.

Additional information

Bip Iberia, in commitment and alignment with the Comprehensive Law for Equal Treatment and Non‑Discrimination, keeps all its positions open to any person duly qualified to fill the vacancy, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual or political orientation, race, or belief.

BUSINESS INTEGRATION PARTNERS CONSULTING IBERIA, S.L., with Tax ID B84701903 and contact enrique.martin@bip-group.com, will process the data received when you submit your application as the Data Controller, for the purpose of managing the current recruitment process in accordance with Article 6.1(b) of the GDPR, as well as for future processes if your profile is of interest, based on your consent under Article 6.1(a).

BUSINESS INTEGRATION PARTNERS CONSULTING IBERIA, S.L. will not disclose your data to third parties unless legally required to do so. Your CV will be retained for a maximum period of 1 year, after which it will be deleted.

You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right not to be subject to automated decisions, or request additional information regarding the processing of your data by contacting: dpo-bipspain@bip-group.com.

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