Premium Job Post: Life Sciences Project Manager – Advisory (Junior/Senior Consultant)

Job Title: Life Sciences Project Manager – Advisory (Junior/Senior Consultant)
Company: Grant Thornton Ireland
Location: Dublin, Ireland (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 3-4+ years (Consulting/Life Sciences)
Level: Junior Consultant to Senior Consultant
Application Window: Open until filled

🚀 Transform Life Sciences with Grant Thornton

Join Ireland’s fastest-growing advisory firm (nearing 3,000 professionals across 9 global offices) to drive innovation in pharma, biotech & medtech. Lead high-impact projects for clients like Pfizer, Medtronic, or emerging biotech disruptors while accelerating your career in our Top 10 “Best Workplaces in Ireland.”

🌟 Why This Role?

Impact Beyond Consulting:

*”Shape the future of healthcare – from accelerating drug launches to optimizing smart manufacturing systems for 20M+ patients.”*

Growth Architecture:

  • Path: Consultant → Manager → Director (avg. promotion cycle: 18-24 months)
  • Exclusive Access: GT Global Life Sciences Summit (Boston 2025)
  • Upskilling Fund: €5,000/year for certifications (PRINCE2, Agile, Prosci)

Culture First:

  • Hybrid flexibility (3 days office/2 remote)
  • “Shout Out” peer recognition program
  • 100% sponsorship for work visas

✅ Your Mission

Lead end-to-end advisory engagements that solve critical industry challenges:

  • Project Leadership: Own delivery of regulatory compliance, digital transformation & operational excellence projects
  • Client Impact: Advise C-suite stakeholders at Top 50 life sciences firms
  • Innovation Catalyst: Implement AI-driven MES/ERP solutions & Industry 4.0 frameworks

🔍 Ideal Candidate Profile

Non-NegotiablesGold-Standard Assets
• 3-4 years PM experience (consulting/life sciences)• Pharma/biotech/medtech sector exposure
• PRINCE2/Agile certification• PMO, regulatory affairs, or OpEx background
• Third-level degree (min 2.1)• Change management certification (Prosci/CCMP)
• Mastery of project lifecycle• ERP/MES/LIMS system implementation

Core DNA:

  • Data storyteller (turns analysis into boardroom insights)
  • Agile problem-solver in regulated environments
  • EQ-driven collaborator (GT’s #1 leadership metric)

📊 Key Responsibilities

  1. Project Execution
    • Deliver 5+ concurrent engagements (avg. value: €250K-€1M)
    • Maintain <5% budget variance & 98% timeline adherence
  2. Client Growth
    • Co-develop proposals with Partners (30% business development focus)
    • Expand accounts through innovation workshops
  3. Thought Leadership
    • Publish 2+ market insights/year (e.g., “AI in Clinical Trials 2025”)
    • Mentor junior consultants (formal buddy program)

🏆 GT Ireland’s Value Proposition

Total Rewards:

  • Compensation: €55K-€75K (senior: €80K+) + 15% performance bonus
  • Benefits:
    • Family health insurance (Laya Healthcare)
    • 30 days PTO + 2 “Innovation Sabbaticals”
    • Electric vehicle scheme

Development Ecosystem:

  • GT University: 200+ courses (AI compliance, ICH-GCP, etc.)
  • Global Rotations: Bermuda/Gibraltar secondments
  • Equity Champions: Accelerated promotion track for underrepresented groups

📝 Hiring Process

  1. Quick Apply: LinkedIn profile + 1-page project impact summary
  2. Case Sprint: 90-min virtual simulation (client scenario)
  3. Culture Fit: Panel interview with Partners + team lunch
  4. Offer: Within 72 hours
    *⚡ Average time-to-hire: 18 days*

Ready to Redefine Life Sciences Advisory?
Apply Now 
Questions? Renato Marotti | ✉️ rmarotti@grantthornton.ie