About the role The Senior Principal role is critical to us. You will join us on our mission to inspire people to deliver exceptional healthcare performance. We take a rigorous and patient-centric approach to all our projects and deliver them with energy, growth & innovative mindset and practical industry-leading expertise. You will be focused on leading projects directly for our clients, delivering on budget and on time, and exceeding clients’ expectations. We are looking for someone to join our team who can act as a strong strategic partner across commercial and medically led projects. What you will do Lead consulting engagements with clients to develop and implement practical solutions that meet their business needs and deliver measurable business impact Develop compelling frameworks, build plans and cross-functional, patient-centric strategies in our key areas of expertise: Planning, Strategy, Capabilities, Launch, Early Commercialisation and Transformation Create storyboards and content for proposals, deliver impactful pitch meetings, facilitate client workshops and capability programmes with client-facing teams Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing them with expert guidance, strategic recommendations, and innovative solutions to address their challenges and opportunities Successfully manage and deliver projects in your practice on time and within budget, delegating and coaching more junior team members to deliver quality work Proactively manage client stakeholder relationships, challenge their thinking, demonstrate Uptake’s value by bringing bold and innovative solutions, and resolve any challenges that arise Contribute to the development of thought leadership content, case studies, publications and awards submissions to elevate the Uptake brand Leverage personal and professional networks to connect Uptake with potential business opportunities to drive growth Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in pharma. Share insights with the team, clients and your network to support business development. About you Industry expert in pharma marketing with practical experience gained from senior roles in medical, pharma and biotech industries globally Experience in delivering in at least three of our key service areas: Planning, Strategy, Capabilities, Launch, Early Commercialisation and Transformation in the pharmaceutical, biotech and/or consumer healthcare industry Outstanding facilitation and communication skills; emotional intelligence and cultural awareness Agility and confidence to adapt quickly to changing needs and timelines; approaching challenges with curiosity and a positive mindset Financial acumen and the ability to provide summaries from complex financial information Self-motivated and willing to go the extra mile for clients and fellow team members Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment as part of a high-performing team Competent use of Microsoft PowerPoint (to an advanced level), Excel, Word, Teams, Zoom, Adobe products About us Uptake is a global, multi-award-winning independent healthcare consultancy partnering with leading pharmaceutical and biotech organisations around the world in developing and implementing strategy, planning, early commercialisation, launch, capability and transformation projects. We are driven by our purpose: to deliver expert healthcare consulting that positively changes more patients’ lives. The Uptake Team is connected through mutual values that support our approach to the work we do, making ‘inspiring exceptional’ a joyful experience. Uptake is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where we focus on our employee’s wellbeing and engagement. We prioritise working practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion, or belief. Sounds great What happens next? If this sounds like you and you want to be part of something exceptional, please click the apply button/send your CV. We will reach out to you if your application is successful. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss any adjustments to our process which might help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities. We want you to bring the best of you. Please let our Recruitment and Engagement Manager know when they arrange a call with you. If it is not the right role on this occasion and if you are happy with us doing so, we will keep your details for six months to keep you updated of future opportunities.