Strategic Advisory and Project Management
DESCRIPTION:
Our client is looking for a Consultant/ Independent Contractor that will provide strategic advisory, project management, and executive communications support to enable the achievement of the Chief Commercial Officer's (CCO) strategic priorities.
This is a freelancer 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.
Locations: Munich
Essential Requirements
- BA / BS required, business concentration ideal but not required; MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred
- Strong experience (3-5 years) in Top Tier management consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) with relevant project experience. This is a must.
- Preferred experience (1-3 years) in life sciences, healthcare, or FMCG industry; experience in a global or international context highly preferred
- Critical and strategic thinker with solutions-oriented mindset and excellent analytical skills (problem structuring and problem solving) allowing to handle complex/ partial information
- Proven leadership and project management skills, including cross-functional projects with significant and visible business impact, able to operate successfully at all organizational levels and influence (senior) stakeholders towards recommended decisions/ actions
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills able to influence without authority and achieve project objectives in a multi-layered matrix organization
- Agility in shifting between various projects and initiatives, comfort with high-paced environment and complex challenges, ability to re-prioritize quickly to keep focus on value-generating activities
- Proven self-starter and independent thinker with high standards for excellence, innovative mindset, accountability, and compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- Fluent in English and German, proficiency in an additional language is preferred
Scope of Services
The Consultant/ IC will:
- Lead and support strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder alignment, governance, and execution.
- Conduct strategic analyses and develop structured recommendations to address complex business challenges and support executive decision-making.
- Facilitate collaboration among senior stakeholders across functions and geographies to drive alignment, accountability, and timely delivery of key objectives.
- Prepare high-quality executive materials, including presentations, briefing documents, strategic recommendations, and Board-level content for leadership decision-making and external engagements.
- Synthesize complex and/or incomplete information into clear insights, key messages, and actionable business recommendations.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness, governance, and execution in support of the CCO's strategic objectives.
- Provide flexible support for priority strategic initiatives, ad hoc analyses, executive requests, and time-sensitive business challenges.
Key Deliverables
Deliverables may include:
- Strategic analyses and recommendations.
- Project plans, governance frameworks, and progress reports.
- Executive presentations and briefing materials.
- Board-ready documents and strategic communications.
- Stakeholder alignment and meeting facilitation materials.
- Operational improvement recommendations and implementation support.