Life Sciences R&D Management Consultant

We Are:In Strategy & Consulting we work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world’s leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitiveness, implement operational improvements, reduce cost, deliver sustainable 360 stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier for themselves and the industry in which they operate. Our deep industry and functional expertise is supported by proprietary assets and solutions that help organizations transform faster and become more resilient. Underpinned by technology, data, analytics, AI, change management, talent, learning and sustainability capabilities, our Strategy & Consulting services help architect and accelerate all aspects of an organization’s reinvention.You Are:An R&D expert with an in-depth understanding of how business, technology, and operations intersect. You’ve got the know-how to help our biopharmaceutical and/or biotechnology clients design, build, and deploy solutions to help them get the right therapies to patients faster. You get a sense of quiet satisfaction from using your analytical talents to solve problems in new and creative ways. Plus, you always find a way to explain those ideas, thanks to above-average communications and interpersonal skills.Key Responsibilities:Help clients, and other organizations in the broader healthcare ecosystem, get the right therapies to patients fasterAnalyze clients’ current R&D strategies, processes, and technology landscapeAdvise clients on how they can shape the next generation of capabilities and operating models to become data-driven, AI-enabled organizationsDesign and deploy change management projects that set up clients for long-term successBuild relationships with client stakeholders that help Accenture become a trusted partnerCoach junior team membersSpot and pursue business development opportunitiesDevelop Accenture’s thought leadership in sales, marketing, and customer experienceHere’s What You Need:At least two years of experience in management consulting and the life sciences R&D industry in at least one of the following areas: research, clinical development, pharmacovigilance, regulatory, medical affairs, MD&D (medical device and diagnostics), EBP (evidence based practice), medtech, or related areas such as CRO’s, health institutions, health technology companies, etc.A Bachelor’s degreeBonus Points If (Preferred Skills)Your Bachelor’s degree has a major in science or health engineeringYou have a deep understanding of biopharmaceutical R&D and product lifecycle processesYou have experience working with and/or leading teams, clients and vendors using your exceptional team building, mentoring, people development and management skillsYou have experience working with Life Sciences R&D professionals applying excellent client-facing communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skillsYou work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, and apply structure to your problem solvingYou have experience working on and/or owning a defined portion of a consulting project, and a demonstrated ability to manage issues and risks, with an understanding of appropriate and timely escalation.Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/30/2026.Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. 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