Director Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Boston; New York
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- You have 7-10+ years of experience in healthcare innovation, corporate strategy, consulting, or venture capital - with a focus on how large organizations engage with emerging technology and startups.
- You are well-connected across the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem: corporates, investors, accelerators, and academic institutions. A strong network in the Boston or Bay Area VC community is a p
- You understand the startup landscape in healthcare - not just which companies exist, but what problems they solve and why a Fortune 500 innovation team would care about them.
- You have designed or executed innovation programs: accelerators, startup scouting, strategic pilots, innovation offsites, or ecosystem partnerships.
- You are a strong communicator and can translate complex ideas into clear strategic narratives for senior corporate audiences.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and are comfortable wearing multiple hats.
- You are empathetic, self-aware, and able to build trusted relationships with both external clients and internal teams.
- Based in or willing to spend significant time in Boston, MA.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available).
Full description
Job DescriptionSilicon Foundry, a Kearney company, Director Healthcare & Life Sciences
Who We Are:
Silicon Foundry, a Kearney company, is an innovation advisory firm that catalyzes opportunities and accelerates change to push the frontier of what’s possible.
We help our Members navigate new technologies and market shifts, discover and engage with key emerging leaders, and unlock high-impact customer, partnership, investment, co-creation, and acquisition opportunities. Our Members represent a diverse spectrum of corporations from across the globe, such as BP Innovation, NatWest, UPS, SK Innovation, Honda Innovations, the State of Michigan, and Southwest Airlines, and many more. Learn more at .
About Kearney:
Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm. For nearly 100 years, we have been a trusted advisor to C-suites, government bodies, and nonprofit organizations. Our people make us who we are. Driven to be the difference between a big idea and making it happen, we help our clients break through. To learn more about Kearney, please visit .
What We're Looking For
We are hiring a Director to lead our Healthcare & Life Sciences practice. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategy and presence in the sector, working with global pharmaceutical companies, medtech innovators, and digital health disruptors. The ideal candidate will bring business development chops, deep domain expertise, a strong network across the healthcare and life sciences industry, and a passion for innovation that accelerates new treatments and improves access to them.
This role will work closely with Kearney’s Healthcare and Life Sciences consulting leaders to drive impact across the firm’s global client base.
The Role is Right for You If
- You have led an innovation, corporate development, or strategic partnerships function at a large healthcare or life sciences company - and understand how big organizations engage with startups and new technology.
- You have worked at a healthcare-focused strategy consulting or innovation advisory firm, and have experience managing client relationships and delivering insight-driven programs.
- You have come from a venture capital or corporate venture fund with a healthcare mandate, and are excited to translate that ecosystem knowledge into a client-facing advisory context.
- You understand the innovation priorities of large pharma, medtech, or digital health companies - not from the bench, but from the boardroom or strategy function.
- You are energized by business development and have a track record of building relationships that lead to commercial outcomes.
This Is Not the Right Role If
We have a lot of respect for clinical and scientific expertise - but this role does not draw on it. Please self-select out if your background is primarily in: