Magic Hat Consulting is a values-based, management consulting firm actively recruiting for Management Consultants & Leaders to captivate our Pharma/Life Sciences clients in helping them build new capabilities, simplify change and launch products.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, inclusive, entrepreneurial organization where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and contributions are encouraged. Our pharmaceutical clients are delivering products that make the world healthier every day and we’d love to see you deliver excellence on those engagements! It’s simple, click ‘Easy Apply’ and let’s talk!

The best part? We have multiple opportunities for you to make your mark at MHC!

• Consultants, Senior Consultants, Managers and Senior Managers with previous experience working in Big 4 firms

Minimum years of experience supporting Life Sciences/Pharma clients while working for a Big 4 Management Consulting Firm:

Management Consultant –

• 3+ years experience

Senior Management Consultant –

• 3-5 years experience

Manager –

• 5+ years experience

Senior Manager –

• 7+ years experience

Magic Hat Team Members –

• Proactively and positively contribute to the growth of Magic Hat’s business through supporting practice and business development efforts while having a sustained impact on our client’s product launches and transformation programs.
• Are growth-minded, inclusive, collaborative, accountable, values-driven and authentic.
• Develop and maintain client-centric relationships with business stakeholders and teams by exhibiting a high level of collaboration, proactive communication, and responsiveness.
• Deliver excellent work products, presentations, and services on assigned engagements.
• Manage, organize, and coordinate programs, portfolios, and engagements including leading the team to identify any risks and strategies.
• Perform quantitative or qualitative analysis to assist in the identification of client issues and the development of client specific solutions.
• Facilitate team meetings (e.g., agenda, action items), generate status reports/dashboards, agendas, slide decks, follow-up communication and drive the team to achieve the relevant deliverables on time.
• Conduct research to support thought leadership on trends in life sciences and/or pharmaceutical product launch environments.

Requirements for these positions:

• Versatile problem solvers who can wear multiple hats as project/program manager, launch lead, change agent, subject matter expert, business and relationship manager and educator.
• Lead, manage, and support our clients to execute strategy – proactively identify better ways of working and continually improve capabilities.
• Ability to lead and execute consulting processes and work products including but not limited to – project management, design, business analysis, coaching, presentations, proposals, research, assessments, and workshop facilitation using relevant tools (MS Office, MS Project, Visio, MS Teams).

Are you an exceptional leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to grow a consulting practice? Does the idea of building a market leading Life Sciences/Biotech Practice excite you? Are you ready to create innovative solutions and build & lead a high-performing team? Is it time for you to leverage your life science connections and expertise and take your career to the next level? If your answer is ‘Yes’ – it is time to connect!

Magic Hat Consulting is a values-based, consultancy with an enviable reputation and over 10 years servicing top-tier global life sciences clients in the greater Philadelphia region. We are actively recruiting senior leaders who are energized to join our team to accelerate the pace of our exciting growth. If you are ready to build a business, practice and team that helps Life Sciences companies make the world a healthier place, we need to start a dialogue!

The Principal will –

• Be a charismatic leader who will play a key role in building our firm into one of the most exciting, highly regarded, fastest growing consultancies in the Pharmaceutical & Biotech markets.
• Create a vision, strategy and solutions that uniquely positions Magic Hat Consulting to address identified opportunities in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech markets.
• Work in partnership with MHC Senior Leadership to build, lead and manage a practice that consistently meets or exceeds growth targets.
• Expand the MHC Team with like-minded and passionate people who share our vision and values and are driven to make a difference.
• Be a highly-respected leader, who will have a deep professional Life Sciences Network, that can be leveraged to solve real issues resulting in real results and long-lasting partnerships.
• Be a consummate professional who leads by example and upholds and enhances our cultural values continuously making Magic Hat a special place.
• Represent and build the Magic Hat Consulting brand, as a respected Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry Leader, through active engagement in the marketplace. (ie: via industry organizations, partnerships, speaking engagements, thought leadership, etc.)

Additional responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Develops go-to-market strategy and ensures effective execution.
• Effectively grows their practice and consistently achieves growth targets. (Actively involved in Identification of opportunities, leading BD efforts , creating presentations, proposals, SOWs)
• Leads delivery, accountable for overall quality and client satisfaction within their practice.
• Collaborates with other MHC Leaders to create cohesive marketing collateral and messaging.
• Develops IP, templates, frameworks, tools and is responsible for the build and maintenance of a knowledge portal.
• Cares about each team member of the MHC Community, leading their team with a focus on professional and personal development. (coaches/mentors, conducts performance reviews, etc.)
• Establishment of “Trusted Advisor” status for clients we serve.
• Practice maturity, best practices and continuous improvement.
• Embraces an “owner mindset” and effectively manages all operational aspects associated with running a business
• Embraces and lives our cultural values “ACES” (Accountable, Collaborative, Entrepreneurial, and keeping it Simple).

Requirements for this position:

• This role requires a leader who has previously designed and executed a profitable Life Sciences Practice or suite of services on behalf of a Management Consulting or Specialty/Boutique Life Sciences Consulting Firm.
• An extensive network of connections in life sciences marketplace (ideally in the PA, NJ, DE area)
• 10 + years’ experience in Management or Life Sciences Consulting.
• 5+ years working for a Global, National or Big 4 Consultancy.
• 5+ years of experience leading engagements and successful services for pharmaceutical and/or biotech clients.
• 5+ years generating revenue with a history of meeting or exceeding business development goals.
• Broad expertise in the areas of: E2E Biotech commercial operations, pharmaceutical regulatory & lifecycle, early product development, brand strategies, target product profile, market assess, portfolio management, launch planning & execution, and expertise in a variety of therapeutic categories: Oncology, Rare Disease, Vaccines, as well as experienced working with personalized medicine.
• Deep experience in: Strategy, Operational Excellence, Change Management, Process Improvement, conducting assessments, facilitating workshop and providing advisory services.
• Well versed using relevant tools: MS Office, MS Project, Visio and excellent PPT skills
• Engaging and effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to influence change at all levels within a client organization.
• Strong facilitation skills and proven track record in identifying appropriate constituents to drive decision making and action.
• Willingness and commitment to share knowledge, best practices, and learnings throughout our firm internally and a desire to flexibly play multiple roles within our growing team.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or the relevant certifications and practical experience to credibly advise and execute transformational engagements and be readily perceived as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor.
• Preferred experiences include thriving and delivering quality results under pressure and deadlines, setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for launch products, managing/mitigating risk and leading continuous improvement activities in an entrepreneurial environment.

Magic Hat Consulting is a values-based, management consulting firm and we are actively recruiting leaders to accelerate our firm’s growth. If you are ready to help build a Launch Excellence (LEx) Practice to help our pharmaceutical clients launch their products in even better ways, click “Easy Apply” and let’s talk!

The Practice Director will –

• Play a leading role supporting our LEx Principal in building a Launch Practice that re-defines how companies best launch products.
• Plan and manage branded product launches for the commercial organizations within pharma/life sciences, and be a trusted advisor to the clients we serve.
• Engage, lead, develop, and grow a team of LEx consultants; be a leader people want to follow.
• Be an expert with a deep understanding of the life sciences/pharmaceutical industry market trends and be accountable for building service and solution offerings easily adopted by the market.
• Support direct and indirect revenue growth for the firm – consistently meeting or exceeding business development targets, participating in sales pursuits, and expanding existing client relationships.
• Represent and build the Magic Hat Consulting brand through active engagement in the external marketplace, memberships and organizations as a respected Product Launch Excellence Leader and Subject Matter Expert.
• Perform post-launch evaluations to develop LEx best practices and continually improve the practice.
• Lead the engagement delivery, or when needed independently deliver excellent work products, presentations, and services.
• Role model our cultural values/enablers: ACES (being Accountable, Collaborative, Entrepreneurial, and keeping it Simple).

Requirements for this position:

• This role requires a leader with significant Management Consulting experience who has previously led multiple pharmaceutical product launches. Global product launch experience and work across multiple therapeutic areas is strongly preferred.
• 5 + years’ experience working in a Big 4 Management Consulting firm.
• 10+ years working in/supporting the pharmaceutical industry (commercial operations).
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical product launch/launch excellence.
• Expert ability to execute consulting processes and work products included but not limited to program/project management, design, business analysis, coaching, presentations, proposals and contract generation, research, assessments and workshop facilitation using relevant tools (MS Office, MS Project, Visio, MS Teams).
• Ability to influence change at all levels within a client organization.
• Willingness and commitment to share knowledge, best practices, and learnings throughout our firm internally and a desire to flexibly play multiple roles within our growing team.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or the relevant certifications and practical experience to credibly advise and execute transformational Launch Excellence engagements and be readily perceived as a subject matter expert.

Are you a highly motivated recruiter inspired by the opportunities presented by a growing entrepreneurial consulting firm? Does the idea of building a market leading Life Sciences or Biotech team excite you? Is it time for you to leverage your life science connections and talent acquisition expertise and take your career to the next level? If your answer is ‘Yes, I am’ – it is time to connect!

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist implements creative research strategies and tactics to identify and evaluate talent that will support Magic Hat Consulting’s growth strategies. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to fully understand hiring needs and generate candidate pipelines to fill our open positions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition team to manage the full cycle recruitment process and strategically source candidates
• Lead candidate headhunting utilizing various innovative and traditional sourcing tools to identify top and diverse talent from Big 4 Management Consulting firms.
• Take ownership of developing job postings, descriptions, and position requirements via LinkedIn Recruiter
• Research and share key market intelligence and talent insights
• Develop talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs
• Continuously promote Magic Hat’s brand via LinkedIn recruiter and other platforms
• Keep Inclusion & Diversity top of mind
• Measure conversion rates, including the number of passive candidates who turn into applicants, get invited to interviews, get offers and get hired.
• Maintain a stellar candidate experience and ever-growing network of potential talent so the pace of adding new team members is aligned with the business demands.

Qualifications

• • Minimum of 5 years of competitive, fast-paced recruiting within management consulting or professional services supporting the life-sciences market
  • Advanced interviewing skills and expert sourcing skills
  • Strong communication, ability to tell the firm’s story and close.
  • Expert knowledge of LinkedIn recruiter
  • Detail oriented and data driven, maintain and report on recruiting metrics.
  • The ideal candidate loves the ‘thrill of the chase’, closing and the art and science of all things recruiting.

Why Work At Magic Hat Consulting

We believe everyone at MHC is here because they want to be part of building something special. We are doing a great job on creating a culture that makes people feel proud to be a part of our team and our firm’s growth will coincide with how well we help every team member be the best leader they can be. As we grow, we will provide our team members incredible career growth opportunities pushing them and rewarding them beyond expectations. Our mission is to create new capabilities and unique partnership models that will help our clients in ways they’ve not experienced before. The best is yet to come and our clients can’t wait to enjoy our journey, together.

Tell Me More About MHC

As a 15-year-old company, who has recently pivoted our business model, it is like working in a “start-up” environment, however with the benefit of a base of clients and a solid financial position. As a small firm, we face an uphill battle every day, and to win, we embrace our cultural values: Accountability, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship and Simplicity (ACES). We define our own goals and achieve them, we work together to go further, we are empowered, and we keep it simple. At MHC, you will develop deep relationships, you will be inspired and expected to inspire, you will compete and push beyond your comfort zone, and as you succeed, we will celebrate along with you – always together as a team!