Sikich · 1 day ago
Industry Growth Leader (Life Sciences)
Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. The Industry Growth Leader for Life Sciences will drive commercial expansion and market leadership by accelerating revenue growth through strategic solution selling and cross-practice collaboration.
AccountingAdviceBusiness Development
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a vertical growth strategy aimed at expanding Sikich’s market share across biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies
Drive strategic pursuits and pipeline expansion by aligning sales plays with industry pain points, including regulatory readiness, digital validation, and operational scalability
Support account teams with deal shaping, executive positioning, and value articulation for complex, multi-solution opportunities
Champion Sikich’s differentiated Life Sciences offerings—especially in NetSuite and Regulatory/Quality/Compliance domains—to position the firm as the go-to digital transformation partner for regulated clients
Work cross-functionally with solution architects, product owners, and delivery teams to ensure offerings evolve alongside FDA, EMA, and ISO regulatory expectations
Help translate technical capability into business outcomes, ensuring clients clearly understand the value of Sikich’s integrated digital solutions
Collaborate with leaders from Microsoft, Data Analytics and AI, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management practices to design and pursue joint account strategies
Expand wallet share within existing accounts by identifying opportunities for end-to-end transformation engagements
Support go-to-market campaigns and account-based marketing efforts that reinforce Sikich’s 'Digital Regulated Industries' brand position
Serve as a subject-matter advocate and thought leader in Life Sciences, contributing to webinars, events, and industry panels
Stay ahead of emerging trends in manufacturing validation, data integrity, and digital quality management to inform client conversations and GTM evolution
Provide voice-of-customer feedback to help refine Sikich’s vertical strategy, offerings, and partner ecosystem
Qualification
Required
Strong track record in consultative solution selling within Life Sciences, particularly in ERP (NetSuite), compliance, or digital transformation domains
Deep understanding of the operational, regulatory, and technology challenges facing emerging and mid-market Life Sciences organizations
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills—able to influence and align without direct authority
Executive-level communication, presence, and credibility with senior client stakeholders
Entrepreneurial drive and a bias for execution in fast-evolving market environments
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Paid holidays during the year
Comprehensive wellness program
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually
Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities
Company
Sikich
Sikich is a Chicago-based investment banking firm offering expert M&A and capital markets advisory services tailored to the middle market.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Bain Capital
2024-05-09Private Equity· $250M
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