Director – Strategy, Data & AI (f/m/d)

Swiss Delivery Excellence: Transforming Life Science Consulting Worldwide.

Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with leading companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health.

With over 450 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize our clients' business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.

Focused on S4HANA, Data & Cloud, and innovative technologies, Fusion Consulting brings unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence to every project we undertake.

Grounded in our commitment to fast and intelligent decision-making, our client-first and open-hearted approach defines our ethos. With unwavering support and an entrepreneurial spirit, our global teamwork transcends boundaries and turns shared visions into reality.

Your Mission

You will be a trusted advisor to client executives and shape their Data & AI transformation agenda.

From there, you will turn this agenda into a portfolio of engagements, from strategy to implementation, and make sure clients realize lasting value on their transformation journey.

At the same time, you will grow the business. You will generate new opportunities, develop our Data & AI strategy offering, and build the team behind it.

What You Will Do

Executive Advisory & Agenda Shaping

• Advise C-level and executive leadership on Data & AI and digital transformation

• Shape client transformation agendas and strategic priorities

• Lead executive and board-level discussions and steering committees

• Provide senior oversight and quality assurance across multiple engagements

Account Leadership & Long-Term Partnership

• Own strategic client relationships and account plans

• Build multi-year partnerships from strategy to implementation and continuous improvement

• Make sure value is realized across the transformation journey

• Expand relationships across functions, business units, and geographies

Business Development & Sales

• Generate and qualify new opportunities

• Lead proposals, pitches, and commercial negotiations

• Drive pull-through from strategy into implementation

• Build and manage a healthy pipeline

Offering & Practice Development

• Shape Fusion’s Data & AI strategy offering and value propositions

• Build ecosystem and technology partnerships

• Position Fusion through thought leadership, publications, and events

• Contribute to practice strategy together with Partners

People Leadership

• Lead and develop Managing Consultants and consulting teams

• Drive recruiting, staffing, and talent development

• Act as role model and mentor for the consulting community

What We Are Looking For

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in strategy or management consulting or senior transformation roles

• Established track record advising C-level on Data & AI or digital transformation

• Proven business development success and an existing executive network

• Experience owning client accounts and engagement portfolios commercially

• Deep understanding of Data & AI operating models, governance, and value creation

• Experience in Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech, or MedTech

Skills

• Executive presence and advisory

• Strategic & entrepreneurial thinking

• Commercial mindset and sales leadership

• Relationship building

• People leadership

• Thought leadership

• Fluent English and German

Nice to Have

• Background at a top-tier or specialized strategy consultancy

• Existing network in the life sciences industry

What Makes This Role Different

✔ Shape the Data & AI agenda of client executives.

✔ Lead transformations from strategy to lasting success.

✔ Build and grow your own offering and team.

✔ Own client relationships and commercial success.

✔ Combine executive advisory and entrepreneurship in one role.

✔ Create impact that goes beyond the strategy deck

At Fusion, we unite entrepreneurial minds from around the globe to develop and implement game-changing solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients.

We value employees who challenge the status quo through innovation, adapt to diverse client needs in ever-changing environments, and commit to continuous learning—for themselves and their colleagues.

Why Fusion?

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with an outstanding work environment that fosters long-term career development opportunities.

Our Benefits:

• Workflex: Enjoy 25 working days off annually, giving you the flexibility to work from your preferred global location.
• Flexible Time Off: Take time off as needed to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Let’s shape the future together—how far will you take yourself with Fusion Consulting?
• Annual Training Budget: You will receive 1,500 CHF to support your professional development.
• Unity Scheme: Benefit from loyalty rewards starting after 3 years of service.

At Fusion Consulting, your growth has no limits. How far will you go?