Lead, Scientific Lab Informatics & AI Transformation

Accenture PLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture in the United States is seeking a Manager to lead cross-functional teams delivering digital laboratory transformation, leveraging scientific informatics, data, automation, and AI.

You will oversee end-to-end engagements, shape client roadmap, define requirements, manage risks, and drive value realization across multiple labs and industries.

Travel up to 50%, Bachelor's degree in Life Science or Computer Science/Engineering, 6+ years in lab informatics or consulting; competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in scientific and laboratory informatics in R&D or QC manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Computer Science/Engineering.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and redesign lab business processes; define product requirements, use cases, and user stories.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of engagements, including solution design, estimates, scope, and execution.
• Drive program outcomes aligned to defined goals and value realization.
• Quantify and articulate business value and outcomes generated by solutions.
• Proactively manage delivery execution including risks, issues, dependencies, and reporting.
• Own client outcomes, including accountability for contracts, delivery quality, and satisfaction.
• Act as escalation point for critical delivery or client issues.
• Shape client vision and strategic roadmap across people, process, technology, and data/AI.
• Provide clear viewpoints on digital lab solutions and tradeoffs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; trusted advisor to Directors.
• Align stakeholders and drive priorities across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate business acumen and organizational awareness in client environments.
• Articulate compelling value propositions and business cases.
• Support business development including opportunity identification and pursuit execution.
• Build expertise in laboratory operations, industry trends, and digital technologies.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members; provide feedback and mentorship.
• Foster a high-performance culture with accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Actively manage risks to engagements, practice performance, and brand.
• Travel – up to 50% to client locations.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Delivery management

Strategic planning

Client relationships

Business development

Program management

Risk management

Mentorship

Education

Life Science degree

Computer Science / Engineering degree

Job description

Accenture in the United States is seeking a Manager to lead cross-functional teams delivering digital laboratory transformation, leveraging scientific informatics, data, automation, and AI.

You will oversee end-to-end engagements, shape client roadmap, define requirements, manage risks, and drive value realization across multiple labs and industries.

Travel up to 50%, Bachelor's degree in Life Science or Computer Science/Engineering, 6+ years in lab informatics or consulting; competitive benefits.