4C Associates is a commercial, supply chain and operations consultancy that harnesses the power of people & collaboration to build transformative solutions that create sustainable impact for our clients and for society.

Due to significant growth and increasing demand for our expertise in the LS&H sector, we are seeking an exceptional Director to help lead, shape and grow our Life Sciences & Healthcare consulting practice.

This role is ideal for a consulting leader with deep experience working across Life Sciences and Healthcare, with strong extensive relationships in the market and a track record in operational transformation, S&OP, cost optimisation, supply chain excellence, and wider operations consulting.

What You'll Do

• Shape and drive the vision, growth strategy and go‑to‑market approach for the LS&H practice.

• Take ownership of sales targets and drive commercial growth within the LS&H sector.

• Lead end‑to‑end business development efforts: identifying opportunities, developing propositions, building client relationships and converting opportunities into engagements.

• Oversee delivery of major programmes, ensuring exceptional quality and value‑focused outcomes for LS&H clients.

• Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders in pharma, biotech, med‑tech and healthcare organisations.

• Lead, mentor and develop high‑performing consulting teams.

• Develop and present compelling insights on LS&H trends.

• Oversee resource planning, project profitability and commercial governance.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive management consulting experience with a strong focus on Life Sciences & Healthcare

• A well-developed network of client relationships in the market, and demonstrable success in growing new client relationships.

• Proven expertise in operations, S&OP, supply chain, cost reduction, large‑scale transformation or operational excellence.

• A strong track record of business development, including winning work, developing propositions and growing accounts.

• Proven experience leading and delivering complex consulting programmes and managing cross‑functional teams.

• Outstanding leadership and stakeholder‑management capabilities, with the gravitas to influence senior executives.

• Entrepreneurial mindset, commercially focused, and passionate about shaping and expanding a high‑growth consulting practice.

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role with responsibility for practice strategy and growth.

• Opportunities for international client work and visible impact on major programmes.

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.

• Flexible working and a supportive, inclusive culture focused on development and sustainability.

4C is proud of its inclusive culture and promotes the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships and social background.