Life Sciences AI Transformation & Workforce Design Lead

Accenture PLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a Workforce Design Lead in the Life Sciences Reinventive Enterprise practice to drive people change for AI-enabled transformations. You will define evolving roles, own transition strategies, and coordinate with process and AI teams to ensure seamless adoption.

Expect extensive stakeholder engagement at senior levels and travel up to 80%. You will bring expertise in workforce strategy and organizational design, with consulting or industry experience guiding change

Qualifications

• Experience leading workforce and organization design in consulting or industry contexts.
• Proven track record in technology- or AI-driven transformation initiatives.
• Solid experience redesigning roles and capabilities amid large-scale process change.
• Familiarity with Life Sciences workforce dynamics and organizational structures.
• Strong client-facing communication with VP and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the people change agenda for the pod's engagement — defining how roles must evolve as AI takes over tasks in the specific functional area
• Own the workforce transition strategy for the pod's functional scope and ensure change lands at the same time as the technology
• Coordinate with the pod's Process Blueprint Lead and AI Innovators on organizational implications of process and technology design decisions
• Develop communications and stakeholder engagement materials for the pod's functional leadership audience
• Track adoption signals and surface resistance patterns early — before they become delivery risks
• Contribute the pod's workforce insights to the enterprise-level AI Transformation Office

Skills

Workforce strategy

Organizational design

Talent transformation

Change management programs

Client-facing communications

Education

MBA or advanced degree in organizational behavior, HR, or related discipline

Certification in change management (Prosci, ADKAR, or equivalent)

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking a Workforce Design Lead in the Life Sciences Reinventive Enterprise practice to drive people change for AI-enabled transformations. You will define evolving roles, own transition strategies, and coordinate with process and AI teams to ensure seamless adoption.

Expect extensive stakeholder engagement at senior levels and travel up to 80%. You will bring expertise in workforce strategy and organizational design, with consulting or industry experience guiding change