Transformation Portfolio Director - Contract Role

Role: Transformation Portfolio Director / Delivery Lead (Pharma / Life sciences R&D) - Contract Role Seniority: Manager - Director Day rate: £500-£750 (depending on level) outside IR35 Project duration(s): 6+ months, starting mid-late October Location: Hybrid, London Support a boutique management consultancy working with the Head of Transformation for the R&D function of a major global pharmaceutical client. The role will lead and coordinate a significant portfolio of transformation initiatives, ensuring strong governance, delivery discipline and senior stakeholder alignment across the programme. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via our website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly. Tasks • Lead and coordinate multiple transformation workstreams across the R&D portfolio • Drive delivery, managing milestones, dependencies, risks and governance across the programm • Engage senior stakeholders, including SVP-level clients, to maintain alignment and resolve delivery challenges Requirements • An independent consultant • Consulting background is preferred • Strong experience leading and delivering major transformation portfolios within complex organisations • Excellent programme delivery, governance and cross-functional coordination capability • Strong senior stakeholder management skills; Life Sciences, Pharma or R&D experience is advantageous Find Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow