Director - Life Science & Pharma

OverviewUK Pharma Lead – Life Science & Pharma Global Service Line, Buildings UK. Ramboll is seeking to hire a Director, UK Pharma Lead for its Life Science & Pharma Global Service Line within Buildings UK to develop and grow our client base with globally leading pharmaceutical companies operating in the UK. You will shape Ramboll’s strategic offering to pharmaceutical clients, supporting growth and strengthening our position in the UK market. You will work closely with Ramboll colleagues across the UK and internationally to deliver innovative and high-quality solutions for our clients. Your new roleWe are looking for a Director who will develop and grow Ramboll’s relationships and offering to pharmaceutical clients in the UK. The role will be multi-facetted including: Being our lead and point of contact within Buildings, and the Global Service Line, for Pharma in the UK. Establish and grow our UK client base within the pharmaceutical industry by building new relationships, leveraging Ramboll’s existing global and cross–business area relationships, and maintaining trusted partnerships with clients, collaborators, and colleagues. Identifying, tracking and pursuing opportunities within the Life Science & Pharma market. Leading or contributing to strategic bids and proposals – coordinating multidisciplinary teams, commercial and legal inputs. Develop a deep knowledge and understanding of Ramboll’s capabilities across the UK and globally and connecting these capabilities to client needs. Working closely with colleagues across the Global Service Line in the UK, Denmark, and Sweden to leverage technical expertise and specialist capabilities. Contributing to the development of our UK Life Science & Pharma capabilities and supporting strategic capacity planning. Raising Ramboll’s profile and reputation in the market through networking, client and partner engagement and industry events. Acting as Project or Programme Director for projects for pharmaceutical clients. Leading multi-disciplinary project teams, supported by Project and Design Managers. Coaching, mentoring and supporting the development of our teams to strengthen Ramboll’s Life Science & Pharma expertise. This role can be based in any of our UK Buildings offices (London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Chester, or Manchester) with a requirement to travel to Ramboll and client sites, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid office / home location. Your new teamYou will join our dynamic UK Buildings division of more than 550 colleagues, in our Life Science & Pharma Service Line. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across Ramboll’s Buildings organisation and with our global Life Science & Pharma Service Line teams in the UK, Denmark, and Sweden, and with specialists across other Ramboll business areas. You will also become part of the UK Life Science & Pharma Service Line leadership team, working alongside other Directors to shape the strategic priorities that will support our continued growth. Our leadership team operates with a strong collaborative culture, where perspectives are valued and decisions are shaped collectively. About YouFrom the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development. For this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. These include: Strong relationships with key and prospective pharmaceutical clients. Experience of project delivery in leadership roles within Life Science & Pharma facilities. A strong ability to build trusted client relationships and win new work. An innovative mindset and urge to challenge yourself, clients and collaborators. A passion for sustainability and a strong interest in driving change that underpins a sustainable transformation of society. An ability to collaborate across technical and geographical borders. An understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, connected policies and market trends. An understanding of investment strategies and the key clients, stakeholders, and related activities within our market. Experience contributing with industry best practice and/or client insights in the bidding, winning and execution of projects. Experience leading and delivering projects to an agreed revenue target and profitability. What We Can Offer YouInvestment in your development Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles Be valued for the unique person you are Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company Flexible work environment Matched pension contributions (up to 7% contribution) Private medical cover and life assurance 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays How to ApplyApply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application. Ready to join us?Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and cover letter. We recognise that some candidates apply when they tick every box, but passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume. Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. If this role resonates but you don’t meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply—you might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team. Thank you for taking the time to apply. We look forward to receiving your application. Ramboll in the United Kingdom Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society. An equal opportunity employer Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. Ramboll believes that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, including Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-03-20