Project Blackbook

Transformation Portfolio Director - Contract Role

London

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Seniority: Director
Country: GB
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 2 Oct 2026

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Role: Transformation Portfolio Director / Delivery Lead (Pharma / Life sciences R&D) - Contract Role

Seniority: Manager - Director

Day rate: £500-£750 (depending on level) outside IR35

Project duration(s): 6+ months, starting mid-late October

Location: Hybrid, London

Support a boutique management consultancy working with the Head of Transformation for the R&D function of a major global pharmaceutical client. The role will lead and coordinate a significant portfolio of transformation initiatives, ensuring strong governance, delivery discipline and senior stakeholder alignment across the programme.

We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via our website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly.

Tasks

Lead and coordinate multiple transformation workstreams across the R&D portfolio

Drive delivery, managing milestones, dependencies, risks and governance across the programm

Engage senior stakeholders, including SVP-level clients, to maintain alignment and resolve delivery challenges

Requirements

An independent consultant

Consulting background is preferred

Strong experience leading and delivering major transformation portfolios within complex organisations

Excellent programme delivery, governance and cross-functional coordination capability

Strong senior stakeholder management skills; Life Sciences, Pharma or R&D experience is advantageous

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