SR PRINCIPAL - JOB DESCRIPTION **About Us** At Scimitar, we are a boutique consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver strategic insights and innovative solutions. Our work doesn’t stop at developing strategies—we lead our clients through implementation, ensuring lasting, real-world impact. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit, and continuous improvement. **Role Overview** As a Senior Principal, you will lead client accounts, drive business growth, and manage high-stakes projects from start to finish. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring strategic alignment, and lead the expansion of Scimitar’s presence across new accounts and service offerings. In addition, you will play a key role in mentoring colleagues and helping shape the firm’s future direction. **Key Responsibilities** Business Development & Sales : Cultivate long-term relationships with senior clients to expand Scimitar’s presence. Lead business development efforts by identifying client needs and securing new engagements through tailored solutions. Exceptional Client Delivery : Lead complex client engagements, ensuring projects deliver exceptional results that meet or exceed their initial value propositions. Act as a strategic leader, driving operational improvements and business impact for clients. Strategic Mindset : Develop and implement high-level strategies that align with client business objectives. Continuously refine strategies based on evolving client needs and ensure their seamless execution by the project team. Analytical Problem Solving : Use advanced data-driven insights and problem-solving frameworks to address critical client challenges. Guide teams in developing actionable and innovative solutions that drive long-term client success. Relationship Management : Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior-level clients, ensuring that Scimitar’s solutions are aligned with their strategic goals. Take ownership of client accounts and ensure high levels of satisfaction. Communication & Storytelling : Present complex ideas and strategic recommendations clearly to senior executives. Craft compelling narratives that support decision-making and drive client engagement. Teamwork & Collaboration : Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring that all team members contribute to project success. Mentor junior colleagues and provide guidance on both client delivery and professional development. Proactivity & Self-Motivation : Take initiative in identifying new growth opportunities within client accounts. Drive results by owning both business development and project delivery, ensuring long-term success for both Scimitar and its clients. Resilience & Adaptability : Lead teams through dynamic project environments, adapting strategies and solutions as needed to meet changing client demands. Maintain high performance in fast-paced, ambiguous situations. Humility : Embrace feedback as an opportunity for growth. Continuously seek to improve personal and team performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. **Required Skills and Competencies** Extensive experience leading consulting engagements, particularly in the life sciences sector (Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, etc.). Drives firm-wide integration of AI and large language models (LLMs) into Scimitar’s consulting methodology. Leads internal innovation and ensures teams are equipped to use AI tools effectively and responsibly in client-facing work. Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to connect high-level business goals to practical, impactful execution. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects and client relationships with senior executives. Proven experience in business development and a track record of expanding client relationships. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to lead data-driven strategies and solutions. **Qualifications**