Scientific and Laboratory Informatics Manager

Accenture PLC; Redmond; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 418,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a senior Manager to lead digital laboratory transformation initiatives across informatics, data, automation, and AI. You will shape strategy, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and deliver measurable client outcomes in collaboration with Directors and senior leaders.

You will analyze lab processes, define requirements, and oversee end-to-end delivery, including risk management and stakeholder reporting, while travel up to 50% to client sites.

Qualifications

• 6+ Years of experience in scientific & laboratory informatics, R&D or QC Manufacturing spaces.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Science/Life Science, Computer Science or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Shape digital laboratory transformation initiatives spanning informatics, data, automation, and AI.
• Analyze and redesign lab business processes; define product requirements and user stories.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of engagements including design, estimates, scope and execution.
• Drive program outcomes aligned to defined goals and value realization.
• Proactively manage delivery, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder reporting.
• Own client outcomes and accountability for contractual commitments and delivery quality.
• Travel up to 50% to client locations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; act as trusted advisor to Directors.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Communication skills

Business acumen

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Science / Life Science or Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at www.accenture.com .

Our Scientific Informatics practice is where scientific innovation meets leading-edge technology. We help our clients envision and achieve Digital Laboratory Transformation through co-creation and application of digital technologies, revolutionizing scientific and laboratory processes. Our people have a combination of scientific and laboratory informatics expertise, tied with strategic and business consulting experience, and industry platforms knowledge. We provide an innovative approach and global scale s across a variety of industries.

We leverage digital technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, analytics, and cloud, in combination with a fundamental redesign of the scientific user experience to help our clients better capture, manage, integrate, and analyze complex scientific data. We help improve the discovery and manufacturing of new products, improve quality, ensure compliance, reduce time to market and improve operational efficiency.

As a team member of our team, you will be exposed to the cutting-edge technologies and processes that many leading companies and government agencies utilize.

What would you do?

Manage talented cross-functional teams to deliver unique and challenging strategy and implementation projects for clients that advance their ambitions for digital laboratory operations and scientific intelligence. As a Manager, you can expect to:

Shape digital laboratory transformation initiatives—spanning scientific informatics, data, automation, and AI to deliver measurable client impact

• Analyze and redesign lab business processes; define product requirements, use cases, and user stories

• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of engagements, including solution design, estimates, scope, and execution

• Drive program outcomes aligned to defined goals and value realization

• Quantify and clearly articulate business value and outcomes generated by solutions

• Proactively manage delivery execution, including risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder reporting

• Own client outcomes, including accountability for contractual commitments, delivery quality, and client satisfaction

• Act as escalation point for critical delivery or client issues

• Shape client vision and strategic roadmap across people, process, technology, and data/AI

• Provide clear points of view on digital lab solutions, including platform and approach tradeoffs

• Build and maintain strong client relationships; act as a trusted advisor to Directors and Senior Directors

• Align stakeholders and drive priorities across complex, multi-disciplinary teams

• Demonstrate business acumen and organizational awareness in navigating client environments

• Articulate compelling value propositions and business cases

• Support business development, including opportunity identification and pursuit execution

• Build and apply deep expertise in laboratory operations, industry trends, and digital technologies

• Lead, coach, and develop team members; provide performance feedback and mentorship

• Foster a high‑performance culture with accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Actively manage risks to engagements, practice performance, and brand/reputation

• Travel - candidates must be willing to travel up to 50% to client locations

Here’s What You Need:

• 6+ Years of experience working in the field of scientific and laboratory informatics, within R&D and/or QC Manufacturing spaces

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Laboratory Science / Life Science (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology) or Computer Science or Engineering (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in consulting

• Experience working in or with life sciences R&D, QC, or IT

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and both verbal and written communication skills

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 10/05/2026.

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. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits)

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $94,400 to $293,800

Colorado $94,400 to $253,800

Connecticut $94,400 to $253,800

District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300

Illinois $87,400 to $253,800

Maine $80,400 to $216,200

Maryland $94,400 to $253,800

Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300

Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800

New York $87,400 to $293,800

New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800

Ohio $87,400 to $235,000

Virginia $87,400 to $270,300

Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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