The Opportunity
Our client, a boutique consulting firm based in Singapore, is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant with a strong background across Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Private Equity to join their senior team. This is an opportunity to take on a leadership role within a lean, high-performing firm — with direct client exposure, ownership over engagement delivery, and a real hand in shaping the firm's growth trajectory.
About the Role
The Principal Consultant will lead client engagements end-to-end, from scoping and proposal development through to delivery and stakeholder management, with a particular focus on Consumer Goods and Healthcare clients, as well as Private Equity-backed portfolio companies and PE firms seeking commercial due diligence or value creation support. Beyond project execution, this role carries responsibility for team leadership, business development, and contributing to the firm's strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage consulting engagements across Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Private Equity-related mandates, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction
Support PE clients on commercial due diligence, market assessments, and portfolio value creation initiatives
Serve as the primary client relationship owner for key accounts, managing senior stakeholder expectations throughout engagements
Develop proposals, scope engagements, and structure project approaches and deliverables tailored to sector-specific client needs
Mentor and manage junior and mid-level consultants, overseeing their development and work quality
Contribute to business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities within the Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and PE ecosystems, pitching, and expanding relationships with existing clients
Provide input into the firm's strategic priorities, service offerings, and internal capability-building
Represent the firm externally at industry events, client forums, and networking opportunities
Requirements
8–12+ years of consulting experience, with substantial exposure to Consumer Goods and/or Healthcare sectors
Private Equity experience strongly preferred — either through PE-facing consulting work (commercial due diligence, portfolio value creation) or a stint in-house at a PE fund or portfolio company
Prior experience at a top-tier or reputable boutique consulting firm strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships at senior/C-suite level
Strong business development instincts, with experience generating or expanding client revenue
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing and developing junior team members
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is a plus
Based in or willing to relocate to Singapore; regional travel may be required
What's on Offer
Senior leadership role with genuine influence over firm direction
Direct access to firm partners/leadership and high-visibility client work across high-growth sectors
Competitive compensation package, including performance-linked incentives
Autonomy and flexibility within a boutique, non-bureaucratic environment
Clear pathway toward Partner/Director track (if applicable)
Stemgenic
is a boutique
Talent Search & Career Advisory firm
headquartered in
Singapore.
We specialize in connecting exceptional professionals and leaders across
STEM domains — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Our focus spans leadership, technical, and functional roles that are business-critical, high-impact, and often confidential — connecting experts who drive innovation, operational excellence, and growth across industrial and scientific sectors.
In the high-stakes industries we serve, finding the right talent goes far beyond a database search. It begins with understanding how
people, technology, and strategy connect
, and with sharp insight into company landscapes and talent ecosystems, both locally and regionally.
By combining deep market knowledge with
data-driven intelligence
and
human judgment
, we help clients and candidates make informed, forward-looking decisions that are not only right for today but built for the future.
Our Key Services:
Comprehensive Executive Search – Retained
Contingency Search with Talent Map Insights
Standard Contingency Search
Talent Mapping, Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence
Outplacement Campaigns & Workforce Transition Services
Recruitment-as-a-Service (RaaS) - Subscription based Talent Acquisition Model
Career Consulting for Senior & Specialized STEM Talent
Competency Assessments
STEM Industries we cover
Specialty Chemicals, Refineries & Petrochemicals
Food Specialties, Flavors & Nutrition (Human, Animal & Infant)
HealthTech & Medical Devices
Hospitals & Healthcare Services
Industrial EPC – High-Tech Plant Design & Construction
OEMs, Machinery & Advanced Equipment
Pharmaceuticals, Biotech & Life Sciences
Robotics, AI, Automation & Mechatronics
Sustainable Energy, Renewables & Green Technologies
Job Types & Expertise - Specialization:
Business Leadership & Executive Appointments
Technical, R&D & Scientific Roles
Commercial & Business Development
Engineering & Manufacturing
Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
HSEQ, Risk & Sustainability
Strategy, Investments & Consulting
Corporate & Professional Services
Digital, Data & AI Leadership
EA Registration Number: 23C1889