Director, Life Sciences - Stout Strategy

Directors Wanted For Healthcare Practice

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Impact You'll Make

Stout is looking for Directors to support our Healthcare practice and join our growing firm. At Stout, expectations are high but empowering. You will lead teams in delivering value to our clients. You will have direct access to Stout's leadership and key client decision makers. Your ideas will be heard, and your thoughts valued as we help clients grow and drive strategic advantage. Quite simply, you will get the developmental benefits of big firm clients with the high touch of a boutique culture.

What You'll Do

Directors are integral to our success. You will be responsible for developing more junior team members on projects and empowering the leadership team's account strategies. You will also be a key driver in structuring and delivering strong work to our pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, managed care, and health IT companies. More specifically, you will:

• Design and oversee primary research, including the development of global KOL networks across pharmaceutical and biotech sectors
• Lead executive interviews with clinicians, investigators, payers, regulators, and industry experts
• Manage outreach to clinical trial sites to assess enrollment dynamics and development timelines
• Direct structured secondary research, including analysis of clinical readouts, regulatory developments, earnings calls, investor conferences, major medical congresses, and breaking industry news
• Analyze and synthesize therapeutic area dynamics and standard-of-care evolution, clinical differentiation and trial design
• Assess market access and pricing landscapes for successful drug commercialization
• Develop and validate commercial assumptions and forecasting frameworks
• Translate complex scientific and clinical topics into clear, executive-ready strategic recommendations
• Lead development of structured, insight-driven deliverables that are analytically rigorous and highly actionable
• Serve as a primary client contact, ensuring proactive communication and trusted partnership
• Lead quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, clarity, and strategic relevance
• Coach and nurture junior staff and provide team members with developmental and fulfilling opportunities on projects
• Act as a role model for junior staff by embodying Stout's values

What You Bring

• BA or BS required with a clear track record of academic excellence in fields such as Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Business, or related fields
• Advanced degree (Master's, PharmD, or Ph.D.) in a relevant life sciences field or other relevant degree preferred
• Seven to nine years of relevant prior experience in pharmaceutical strategy consulting, market access advisory, commercialization strategy, or biopharma strategy
• Demonstrated experience supporting market access, pricing, and launch strategy initiatives within branded pharmaceuticals or specialty therapeutics
• Deep experience in the drug development lifecycle from late-stage clinical through commercialization
• An aptitude for networking and executive-level interviewing
• Well-honed business acumen and analytical skills
• Strong communication, writing, and critical-thinking skills
• Work ethic, dedicated, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
• Time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Advanced skill set in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Proven ability to design, oversee, and synthesize primary and secondary research
• Experience developing or evaluating commercial forecasts and revenue models
• Strong ability to translate clinical data into differentiated value propositions for payers and providers
• Advanced business acumen and analytical capabilities
• Exceptional written and executive-level communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• High intellectual curiosity and ability to rapidly master new therapeutic areas

How You'll Thrive

• Take full ownership of engagements or workstreams, driving clarity, accountability, and high-quality outcomes from kickoff through final delivery, particularly in high-stakes commercialization and market access decisions
• Lead with confidence in ambiguous, rapidly evolving clinical and payer environments, structuring complex scientific, regulatory, and reimbursement dynamics into actionable insights for senior pharmaceutical executives
• Build trusted client relationships by combining therapeutic-area fluency, commercialization expertise, and pragmatic strategic thinking with responsive, high-touch service
• Connect clinical differentiation to payer value narratives and commercial strategy, helping clients translate data into compelling access, pricing, and launch positioning
• Develop and empower team members through proactive coaching, structured problem-solving, and meaningful delegation, fostering both analytical rigor and intellectual curiosity
• Contribute to practice growth by supporting account expansion, proposal development, thought leadership in market access and commercialization strategy, and continuous refinement of our evidence-based research methodologies

Why Stout?

At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve. We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals. Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.