General Manager, US

Every great organization begins with a belief.
At VCLS, ours was simple: science and human connection—not scale—are the true engines of innovation.
Since 1997, that belief has guided us as we partner with biotech, medtech, and healthtech pioneers to help life-changing ideas reach patients.

Today, with 230+ experts across 10 countries, our ambition remains bold:
By 2050, to help deliver 500 transformative healthtech products to patients worldwide.

The US is a cornerstone of that mission — a place where breakthroughs accelerate, relationships drive momentum, and leadership is earned through action.

We’re searching for a General Manager, US, who leads with purpose and rolls up their sleeves with conviction.
Someone who is not only a strategic thinker but a hands-on business developer — a leader who picks up the phone, walks into the room, and builds trust one conversation at a time.

This is a role for a builder.
A leader from the CRO, Life Science, or Regulatory Consulting space who understands that growth doesn’t happen to an organization — it happens through its people, and through the leaders who model the behavior they expect.

You will shape the next chapter of VCLS in the US:

• growing a values-driven consulting business,
• strengthening the culture that energizes it, and
• helping deliver scientific innovation to the patients who depend on it.

If you believe that leadership is a responsibility, not a title — and that business development is an act of service rooted in listening, curiosity, and partnership — this role is for you.

• Personally lead high-impact business development efforts — from opening doors to closing strategic partnerships.
• Build long-term, trust-based relationships with biotech, pharma, medtech, and investor communities.
• Act as the face and voice of VCLS in the US, positioning us as a strategic partner across regulatory, clinical, and evidence-generation solutions.
• Generate opportunities that connect the US market to the broader VCLS global ecosystem.

• Define and execute the US strategy in alignment with global ambitions.
• Drive financial performance, sustainable growth, and operational excellence.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, science-grounded consulting services.
• Collaborate closely with global leadership to share knowledge, optimize resources, and strengthen our cross-continental impact.

• Inspire, empower, and coach consulting and BD teams to do the best work of their careers.
• Foster a culture rooted in our PIPE values — People, Innovation, Passion, Excellence.
• Create conditions where talent thrives, curiosity is encouraged, and collaboration becomes a competitive advantage.
• Embody the VCLS spirit: purpose-driven, human-centered, resilient, and committed to meaningful impact.

Because you want to lead with purpose.
Because you care about science and the people behind it.
Because you believe that growth is a craft — one built through curiosity, consistency, and genuine partnership.

At VCLS, you’ll join a global community driven by courage, connection, and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. We blend scientific rigor with human empathy to help bring innovation to life — for our clients, for patients, and for one another.

If you’re ready to build, lead, and leave a legacy, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Senior leader with a proven track record in Life Sciences consulting, regulatory strategy, clinical development, or adjacent fields.
• Demonstrated success in business development and strategic client acquisition at the C-suite level.
• Well-established network within US Biotech, MedTech, Pharma, and investment communities.
• Strategic thinker capable of shaping market positioning and growth strategy.
• Inspirational people leader who has built, coached, and retained high-performing teams in global, matrixed organizations.
• Strong financial acumen with prior P&L accountability.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the presence and credibility to represent VCLS externally.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or a related discipline; MBA or business qualifications are a plus.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a strategically critical business in one of the most dynamic life sciences markets in the world.
• A collaborative global culture grounded in scientific excellence and client partnership.
• Direct engagement with global senior leadership.
• Competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and significant career growth potential.

Join Us

If you are an agile, entrepreneurial leader with a passion for Life Sciences consulting, a commitment to excellence, and the ambition to build a high-growth US business, we invite you to explore this opportunity with VCLS.