Pharma R&D Data Strategy Lead

Capgemini; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini UK’s Insights & Data practice seeks a Pharma R&D Data Advisory Lead to guide Life Sciences clients through data, AI, semantic technologies, and automation-driven transformation of R&D workflows.

You will translate complex scientific and clinical challenges into practical roadmaps, operating models, and technology strategies that deliver measurable outcomes while ensuring governance, interoperability, and trusted data foundations across Discovery to Clinical Development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading advisory or transformation initiatives in Life Sciences.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical R&D data governance and standards.
• Experience applying data, AI, and semantic technologies to solve challenges.
• Ability to translate problems into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Advise Life Sciences clients on transforming pharmaceutical R&D through data, analytics, AI, and automation.
• Develop business-focused strategies and roadmaps aligned with objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align technology investments with measurable outcomes.
• Lead or contribute to complex multidisciplinary programs.

Skills

Pharma R&D domain expertise

Advisory & consulting

Data governance & semantics

AI & analytics leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Capgemini UK’s Insights & Data practice seeks a Pharma R&D Data Advisory Lead to guide Life Sciences clients through data, AI, semantic technologies, and automation-driven transformation of R&D workflows.

You will translate complex scientific and clinical challenges into practical roadmaps, operating models, and technology strategies that deliver measurable outcomes while ensuring governance, interoperability, and trusted data foundations across Discovery to Clinical Development.