Biopharma R&D Transformation Senior Manager (AI & Data)

Accenture UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture’s Life Sciences Research Domain helps biopharma organizations transform discovery and early development through data, AI, digital technologies, and scientific innovation. This is a growth-focused role within a fast-expanding practice, combining client delivery, business development, and capability building.

You will lead R&D consulting engagements from strategy through delivery, advise on R&D transformation, and build senior client relationships across research and development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Life Sciences R&D, with strong expertise in Research and/or Early Development.
• Proven track record in both consulting delivery and business development.
• Strong understanding of AI, data, and digital technologies in R&D.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D consulting engagements from strategy through delivery.
• Advise clients on R&D transformation, scientific data, AI, lab informatics, and connected lab capabilities.
• Build and manage senior client relationships across research and R&D functions.
• Support business development, proposals, and opportunity creation across EMEA.
• Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, asset development, and team mentoring.

Skills

R&D consulting

Client advisory

Relationship management

Business development

Asset development

Job description

Accenture’s Life Sciences Research Domain helps biopharma organizations transform discovery and early development through data, AI, digital technologies, and scientific innovation. This is a growth-focused role within a fast-expanding practice, combining client delivery, business development, and capability building.

You will lead R&D consulting engagements from strategy through delivery, advise on R&D transformation, and build senior client relationships across research and development