Deals Strategy Director, Healthcare

Line of Service

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Responsibilities 

 As a Director within the DSO - Healthcare Strategy team, your responsibilities will include: 

• Serve as the engagement lead on major healthcare strategy and deals projects, including M&A support, operator expansion, turnaround strategies, IPO readiness, and market entry 

• Deliver large, multi-workstream programs involving cross-functional teams and client executives 

• Bring healthcare market expertise to engagements across pharmaceuticals, hospital systems, public health entities, and investors 

• Shape client agendas around investment strategy, growth planning, healthcare policy, and transformation mandates 

• Provide executive-level oversight of project deliverables including analysis, recommendations, implementation roadmaps, and stakeholder engagement plans 

• Contribute to strategic decision-making across Private Equity-backed transactions, CDDs, target identification, and execution support 

• Lead and mentor teams of 6–10 consultants, and build internal capabilities through active coaching and development 

• Take a ground-up business development approach in key geographies (especially Qatar and KSA), building client relationships with healthcare operators, investors, and ministries

• Drive proposal and pitch efforts, position PwC as a partner of choice for healthcare transactions and transformations

• Represent PwC at regional events and industry forums to build thought leadership and market visibility

• Build recurring client relationships and long-term engagements through quality delivery and insight-led consulting

Requirements 

• 10+ years of experience, with substantial time in strategy consulting, investment advisory, or corporate strategy within healthcare

• Previous experience in a leadership role at a Tier-1 consulting firm or boutique healthcare consultancy 

• Strong hands-on background in healthcare M&A, CDDs, target screening, growth strategy, and investment planning for hospital groups, pharma companies, or healthcare investors 

• Experience with public sector transformation programs, especially national healthcare reforms in KSA, UAE, or Qatar 

• Familiarity with IPO strategy, operational turnaround of underperforming healthcare assets, and healthcare digitization or innovation strategy is a strong plus 

• Strong executive presence, relationship-building skills, and experience working with C-suite, Boards, and Ministries of Health 

• High level of comfort in managing cross-border projects, regional teams, and weekly travel to client sites 

• Strong financial and strategic acumen with the ability to bridge the gap between vision and execution 

• Proficiency in English is essential; Arabic is a strong advantage 

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Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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