Life Sciences R&D Strategy Consultant

Accenture UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

App-based fitness classes & gym-discs

Private medical insurance

Charitable leave

Job summary

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking a Life Sciences R&D Strategy Consultant in London to help lead strategic initiatives across R&D topics, from research through regulatory and digital transformation. You will work with global clients on high-impact projects, shaping operating models and leveraging data and AI to accelerate development timelines.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and translate complex insights into actionable recommendations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record; an advanced degree is a plus but not essential.
• Strong knowledge in R&D strategy and operating models, regulatory, safety or pharmacovigilance; data, analytics and AI in R&D.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem solving skills.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work on focused project teams across Life Sciences R&D topics such as research, clinical development and regulatory.
• Lead workstreams to assess client R&D strategies, operating models, processes and technology landscapes.
• Gather, synthesize and analyze data from diverse sources to draw insights and develop strategic recommendations across R&D productivity and portfolio priorities.
• Structure and communicate outcomes to client management to aid evidence-based decisions.
• Collaborate with client teams to implement recommendations and deliver measurable value.

Skills

R&D in Life Sciences

Strategy Consulting

Biopharma/Biotech R&D

Data & AI in R&D

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Life Sciences R&D Strategy Consultant

Level: Consultant

Location: London

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Our Team

The Life Sciences industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented change. Rapid shifts in R&D, technology, data and AI are transforming the ways Life Sciences organisations work across the product lifecycle to develop and commercialise innovation. We are at the forefront of this change, helping the world's largest Life Sciences companies achieve sustainable and profitable growth by transforming their businesses across the value chain to become more patient-centric, data-driven and operationally agile: ultimately, getting new products to patients faster. We help our clients deliver lasting impact by driving excellence from strategy development through to implementation. At Accenture, our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity.

As we are experiencing unprecedented growth, we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team of passionate Life Sciences R&D practitioners. As part of this team, you will learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. You will have an opportunity to make an impact on organisations that touch billions of lives every day.

In our team, you will gain exposure to:

• The most strategic challenges and opportunities that occupy the minds of industry leaders
• Cutting edge research and thought leadership that is defining the future of the industry
• Structured problem-solving techniques to enable our clients to transform their businesses
• A global network of highly skilled, geographically and culturally diverse people
• A world-class training curriculum that helps you continuously upskill yourself as the world changes
• A culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, enterprise, and a lot of fun!

As a Life Sciences R&D Consultant, you will:

• Work as part of focused project teams across a range of Life Sciences R&D topics, including research, clinical development, regulatory, pharmacovigilance and adjacent biotech / medtech domains
• Independently lead workstreams to assess client R&D strategies, operating models, processes and technology landscape as part of broader transformation programmes
• Gather, synthesise and analyse data from a variety of sources to draw insights and develop strategic recommendations across R&D productivity, pipeline / portfolio prioritisation, clinical trial innovation, regulatory and safety transformation, and digital / AI-enabled change
• Structure and communicate outcomes to client management teams, helping senior stakeholders make informed, evidence-based decisions
• Work alongside client teams to help implement recommendations and deliver measurable value, helping get the right therapies to patients faster

We are looking for you if you have:

• Proven relevant experience focusing on R&D in the Life Sciences industry, including strategy / management consulting and/or experience within biopharma or biotech R&D organisations
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record. An advanced degree is a plus but not essential
• Strong functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas: R&D strategy and operating model; research and clinical development; pipeline / portfolio / asset strategy; regulatory, safety or pharmacovigilance; digital transformation and innovation; data, analytics and AI in R&D; patient, site and investigator experience
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral. Fluency in English
• An interest in technology, data and the future of Life Sciences R&D

What's In It For You

At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes:

• 30 days of vacation per year
• access to app-based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms
• private medical insurance
• three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

We strive to help our people create the right work-life balance that allows them to realise their full potential. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you.

Location

Your home office will be in London. This role is client-facing and may therefore involve travel, working in other parts of the UK as well as overseas depending on the needs of the project.