New

Risk Manager, Client Service Risk, Life Sciences

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, D.C., Washington
Jan 20, 2025
Risk & Compliance Risk Manager, Client Service Risk, Life Sciences Job ID: 94472 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Who You'll Work With You will be part of McKinsey's Client Service Risk (CSR) function. Client Service Risk's mission is to enable McKinsey's client impact and innovation, while managing risks to our clients, people and firm. You will be based in one of our US offices and you will be a core member of the North America Life Sciences team within Client Service Risk. In this role you will report to the Global Head of Risk, Life Sciences, with primary responsibility for end-to-end management of the Life Sciences client service risk process in North America. You will work closely with CSR colleagues, Client Service Risk Committee members, regional, sector, and domain leaders, client service partners, and colleagues in other professional functions, including Legal, Compliance and Communications. Your impact within our firm As the Risk Manager with primary responsibility for managing the Life Sciences risk review process, you will be responsible for providing strategic, integrative advice to the Life Sciences sector and regional leadership on how the firm can most effectively manage the multi-faceted and complex risks that arise by virtue of serving Life Sciences clients in the United States and Canada. In this role you will own primary responsibility for facilitating the sector's client and engagement risk evaluation for all potential Life Sciences engagements and advising internal teams on the sector risk mitigation process. You will lead the evaluation and triage of higher-risk and complex cases, as well as interface with cross-functional Legal, Risk, and Compliance colleagues to ensure appropriate risk review and oversight according to sector policies. You will also work closely with professional sector colleagues to develop and improve risk practices and protocols, support efforts to increase awareness and training within the sectors, and develop procedures and processes for timely and accurate record-keeping. The successful candidate will combine a deep risk-ownership mindset in these areas, as well as outstanding judgment, to manage complex and time-critical issues and act as a peer counselor to the Life Sciences sector leadership, including sector partner risk leads. You will take ownership for the Life Sciences client service risk model across North America, including leading efforts to strengthen and refine the firm's risk and compliance model in close collaboration with other professional functions. You will lead, or participate as a key thought partner, in sector-level reviews to develop action plans on priority Life Sciences policy, strategy, and organizational issues. Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's degree required 4+ years' professional experience in risk management or adjacent professional services (including risk advisory, legal, compliance, public affairs, government, government relations, audit, public relations, or consulting) Relevant project management experience in at least one of several key subject areas (e.g., Life Sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, scientific communication, regulatory risk, reputational risk) Broad knowledge of the US pharmaceutical industry and regulatory landscape, including R&D trends, business functional areas, and current regulatory and compliance requirements Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage complex, sensitive and time-critical issues and to handle ambiguity Demonstrated track record managing multiple priorities; strong project management skills Strong personal presence and credibility, cultivates trust-based, counselor relationships with aptitude for consensus-building Solutions-oriented and resilient; comfortable engaging in challenging discussions with senior colleagues, balancing robustness and persistence with diplomacy, flexibility and tact Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including ability to craft clear, concise, and pragmatic work product catered to specific internal audiences Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US and Canadian jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in Canada and/or the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $159,200 - $212,100 in USD and $153,000 - $204,000 in CAD - to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSSA Job Skill Code - MCSR - Client Service Risk Manager Function - Risk & Resilience Industry - Life Sciences Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Jan 21 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Washington DC LinkedIn Posting State/Province - District of Columbia LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Risk Manager, Client Service Risk, Life Sciences LinkedIn Function - Consulting LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level