Life Sciences AI Transformation: Workforce Strategy Lead

Accenture; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned leader to drive workforce transformation within its Life Sciences Reinventive Enterprise practice. You will shape workforce strategy, design operating models, and engage CHRO-level stakeholders to align on reinvention initiatives across clients.

Travel up to 80% will be required as projects vary in scope. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in workforce transformation, consulting or industry experience, and a track record of leading change at the C-suite level in life

Qualifications

• 8+ years in workforce strategy, organizational design, or talent transformation in consulting or industry
• Experience redesigning roles and operating models during large-scale technology or AI-driven transformations
• Proven experience leading change programs for C-suite and VP level
• Deep knowledge of Life Sciences talent and workforce dynamics
• Experience engaging CHRO-level stakeholders on people strategy and organizational change

Responsibilities

• Lead the people change agenda across the enterprise transformation — defining how roles, capabilities, and ways of working must evolve as AI takes over tasks
• Define and own the workforce transition strategy aligned to the process and technology reinvention roadmap
• Oversee role redesign and capability development in alignment with process blueprint and technology changes
• Partner with the Portfolio Strategy & Value Lead on workforce investment decisions, sequencing, and organizational readiness
• Engage C-suite HR and talent leaders (CHRO and leadership team) to build alignment on the workforce reinvention strategy
• Develop the enterprise workforce narrative for internal and external communications about the transformation
• Travel varies by client needs and could be up to 80%

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Consulting experience

Life Sciences expertise

Change management

Business development

Education

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

Job description

Accenture is seeking a seasoned leader to drive workforce transformation within its Life Sciences Reinventive Enterprise practice. You will shape workforce strategy, design operating models, and engage CHRO-level stakeholders to align on reinvention initiatives across clients.

Travel up to 80% will be required as projects vary in scope. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in workforce transformation, consulting or industry experience, and a track record of leading change at the C-suite level in life