Client Success Principal - AI & Analytics Transformation (Life Sciences)

Job Title: Client Success Principal – AI & Analytics Transformation (Life Sciences) Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid – Client-facing with travel across East Coast life sciences hubs, Multiple locations possible though based on client demand, including New York City, New Jersey, Boston, and Maryland) Industry: AI Consulting / Healthcare & Life Sciences Overview A global AI and analytics consulting organisation is looking to appoint a Client Success Principal to lead strategic client partnerships and enterprise AI transformation programmes within the Life Sciences sector. The organisation is an AI-first company with more than two decades of experience applying advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to enterprise decision-making across global industries. It works with major Fortune 500 organisations and global pharmaceutical companies to deploy production-grade AI solutions at scale. This role will sit at the centre of senior client relationships, owning large pharmaceutical accounts while delivering complex AI and analytics programmes across commercial, R&D, supply chain, and enterprise transformation initiatives. The position is highly client-facing and requires regular onsite engagement with senior stakeholders across the U.S. East Coast life sciences corridor. Compensation Base salary: USD 200,000 – 280,000 25% performance-based variable bonus on top of base salary Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage 401(k) retirement plan eligibility after 30 days Flexible PTO policy and paid company holidays Parental leave benefits Key Responsibilities Client Leadership & Strategic Account Ownership Own and grow major pharmaceutical client accounts within complex enterprise environments Serve as the primary senior client contact and trusted advisor to executive stakeholders Develop strategic account plans aligned with client transformation priorities Lead executive governance structures, including quarterly business reviews and programme steering committees Revenue Growth & Commercial Expansion Drive growth across large life sciences accounts, expanding multi-million-dollar consulting relationships Identify and convert new AI and analytics opportunities within existing client engagements Lead proposals, presentations, and commercial discussions for new programmes Align AI and analytics capabilities with measurable business outcomes for pharmaceutical clients AI Transformation Programme Delivery Lead enterprise AI and analytics transformation programmes across multiple workstreams Oversee initiatives such as commercial analytics transformation, next-best-action and decision intelligence platforms, omnichannel analytics and customer engagement models, patient services and healthcare data platforms, AI-enabled field force optimisation tools Partner with cross-functional teams, including data science, AI engineering, cloud engineering, and analytics delivery teams Ensure programme stability, delivery quality, and strong client satisfaction Executive Stakeholder Engagement Engage senior client decision makers, including CIOs, SVPs, VPs, and enterprise leaders Navigate complex stakeholder environments across multiple business functions Lead strategic discussions around AI adoption, enterprise transformation, and analytics strategy Practice & Team Leadership Lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix delivery environment Provide coaching and direction to programme teams and delivery leadership Contribute to the growth and maturity of the healthcare and life sciences practice Support a culture of ownership, accountability, and high-performance consulting delivery Candidate Profile 15+ years of experience within the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare industry 10+ years of consulting experience in analytics, AI transformation, or strategy consulting10+ years delivering AI, analytics, or enterprise data transformation programmes Strong track record managing strategic Fortune 500 life sciences accounts Proven experience driving large consulting engagements and revenue growth ($10M+ programmes) Experience engaging executive stakeholders, including CIO, SVP, and C-suite leaders Strong understanding of enterprise AI ecosystems and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating in fast-moving enterprise consulting environments Eligibility Requirements U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder Nice to Have Experience with GenAI or advanced analytics solutions within pharmaceutical environments Background from leading consulting firms such as McKinsey, Bain, BCG or specialist analytics consultancies Experience managing globally distributed delivery teams Exposure to modern cloud data platforms and AI engineering ecosystems Equal Opportunity Employer We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited