General Manager, US na VCLS

Description

General Manager, US

Lead With Purpose. Build With Your Own Hands. Shape What’s Next.

About VCLS

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.

Why This Role Matters

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.

What You’ll Do

Hands-On Business Development & Market Leadership

• 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.

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• 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.

People, Culture & Leadership

• 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.

Why Join VCLS

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.