AI-Driven R&D Strategy Leader — Biopharma

Accenture; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 123,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Accenture seeks a Senior Manager or Principal Director to lead an R&D strategy practice focused on AI-enabled transformation across the biopharma value chain. You will advise R&D leaders and partner with Accenture teams to deliver end-to-end strategy engagements, driving growth and client impact across discovery, development, and operations.

You will build lasting client relationships, shape transformation roadmaps, and contribute to thought leadership while mentoring teams and expanding the

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of combined Life Sciences R&D strategy/ transformation experience.
• Experience presenting to C-suite and senior R&D stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of AI, data, and digital technologies in biopharma.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Lead complex R&D strategy engagements from problem framing through delivery, ensuring measurable client impact.
• Advise clients on R&D transformation priorities including strategy, pipeline portfolio management, scientific data and AI integration.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations, transformation roadmaps, and reinvention narratives to Heads of R&D and senior stakeholders.
• Build, manage, and grow senior client relationships across biopharma R&D functions.
• Originate and shape new opportunities, lead proposals, and drive Accenture's pipeline growth in Life Sciences R&D.

Skills

R&D strategy experience

Life Sciences R&D

Consulting background

Business development

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Accenture seeks a Senior Manager or Principal Director to lead an R&D strategy practice focused on AI-enabled transformation across the biopharma value chain. You will advise R&D leaders and partner with Accenture teams to deliver end-to-end strategy engagements, driving growth and client impact across discovery, development, and operations.

You will build lasting client relationships, shape transformation roadmaps, and contribute to thought leadership while mentoring teams and expanding the