Director, Lifesciences M&A Strategy

The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Director to join our KPMG Strategy practice.

Responsibilities :

• Serving as a key advisor, identify and direct enterprise-wide strategy projects and oversee execution of related deliverables in the Healthcare and/or Life Sciences market
• Help lead business development initiatives focused on Strategy including targeting key C- level individuals, proposing KPMGs services and closing opportunities
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing strategic roadmaps, manage key engagement interviews, research and facilitate workshops
• Act as the primary team interface with various levels of client executives up to and including C-Level
• Manage the presentation of final project deliverables and advise persuasively, earning the position of a trusted advisor
• Participate in professional development of KPMG Strategy team members and assist with the recruiting and training of new staff

Qualifications :

• Minimum eight years of consulting experience in a client-facing strategy discipline at a major strategy, boutique strategy or Big 4 firm, with a focus on the Healthcare and/or Life Sciences industry
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; Graduate degree in a Healthcare or Life Sciences discipline such as MA, MSc, MPH, PhD or MD, or a Masters degree in Business or Healthcare Administration from an accredited college or university is highly preferred
• Deep industry knowledge and experience in consulting for Healthcare or Life Sciences sub-sectors, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, biotech and medical devices and/or Healthcare services (such as payer/provider), with experience directing consulting teams in this sector
• Proven experience of articulating and advising on the strategic value of new technology, digital, or operational solutions with significant experience in supply chain, transaction and business due diligence, operational and performance improvement, strategic growth, or other relevant strategy experience
• Strong strategic business acumen with analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to understand how business model decisions impact operating model design and execution across operations, technology and organizational design
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)