AI-Driven Clinical R&D Transformation Consultant

Accenture UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major projects

Career progression

AI upskilling

Job summary

Accenture's Life Sciences R&D practice is looking for a Consultant to join the Clinical Domain team in EMEA. Bring hands-on clinical operations experience to a consulting setting and work with pharma, biotech and healthcare clients on complex transformation programs.

You will help navigate regulatory, operational and technological challenges across AI-enabled data transformations, ensuring solutions align with GxP and drive faster, safer drug development.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical operations, project management or trial management in Pharma, CRO or consulting.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end clinical trial lifecycle and development processes.
• Knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and GxP regulatory requirements.
• Experience with clinical R&D systems, including data, trial management, regulatory and safety platforms.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and translate complex clinical/technical topics into clear recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical development transformation workstreams, including process redesign, gap analysis and future-state recommendations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Business, Technology and Operations stakeholders.
• Design clinical solutions across data, AI, GenAI and technology-enabled R&D transformation.
• Ensure solutions and recommendations align with GxP, GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Develop thought leadership and support RFPs and business development activities.
• Contribute to EMEA R&D knowledge sharing and internal initiatives.
• Champion AI-enabled ways of working to improve delivery effectiveness.
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues and support team development.

Skills

Clinical operations

Clinical project management

GxP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Data platforms

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Job description

Accenture's Life Sciences R&D practice is looking for a Consultant to join the Clinical Domain team in EMEA. Bring hands-on clinical operations experience to a consulting setting and work with pharma, biotech and healthcare clients on complex transformation programs.

You will help navigate regulatory, operational and technological challenges across AI-enabled data transformations, ensuring solutions align with GxP and drive faster, safer drug development.