[Hiring] LEx Director / Principal @Magic Hat Consulting

Role Description

Magic Hat Consulting is looking for a LEx Director or Principal to help shape the future of our Launch Excellence Practice and play a key role in the continued growth of our firm. This is an opportunity to put your consulting experience and commercial acumen to work in a growing business, building trusted client partnerships, leading high-impact launch engagements, and turning new opportunities into lasting relationships.

• Shape practice strategy, develop service offerings and go-to-market approaches to position MHC as a leading LEx consulting partner.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, effectively develop engagement approaches that align client objectives with business priorities across the product life cycle.
• Be viewed by our clients as a SME who provides valued, thought-partner perspectives.
• Lead complex engagements spanning areas including commercialization strategy, launch planning, operating model design and transformation initiatives, at the individual and team level.
• Serve as a management-level contact to lead discussions, oversee all presentations, ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Drive business development, expand existing client relationships, acquire new clients, lead proposals and sales pursuits, and contribute to overall revenue growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, create a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Meet performance goals, individually, and practice.
• Ensure consistency in quality of client presentations and deliverables, including proposals, strategic recommendations and stakeholder communications.
• Accountable for developing and maintaining practice standards including frameworks, tools, IP, engagement kick-off/completion procedures, etc.
• Build MHC’s market presence through thought leadership, industry insights, participation in relevant forums and development of industry partnerships.
• Support recruiting efforts by engaging with and attracting top talent to the firm.
• Embrace an “owner mindset”, proactively seek opportunities to improve all aspects of running our business and demonstrate a genuine commitment to the firm’s overall success.
• Embrace and bring to life our cultural values “ACES” (Accountable, Collaborative, Entrepreneurial and keeping it Simple).

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience, including a demonstrated track record in life sciences consulting.
• Proven success leading complex consulting engagements in product launch strategy, planning, readiness, or commercialization.
• Demonstrated ability to generate business, grow existing client relationships, and establish new clients.
• Experience developing consulting teams, service offerings, and go-to-market strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen, excellent communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior client stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent and drive high performance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, take ownership, and balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Be a leader that people want to work with, for and follow.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to support team members' well-being and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary based on experience:
• Director: $220K - $250K
• Principal: $250K+
• Performance Bonuses: Utilization and business development bonuses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Up to 4% employer match.
• Professional Development: $2,500 annual allowance.
• Health Benefits: 100% paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited time off.