Life Sciences R&D Strategy Leader: AI-Driven Transformation

Accenture

Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 317,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Accenture seeks a Senior Manager/Principal Director to lead R&D strategy reinvention initiatives for biopharma clients in the United States. You will advise on strategy, pipeline management, and AI integration while driving large-scale transformations.

You will build senior client relationships, originate opportunities, and mentor teams as you shape the R&D Strategy practice and go-to-market approach across global life sciences engagements.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in Life Sciences R&D strategy or transformation.
  • Proven track record leading strategy engagements with measurable outcomes for biopharma clients.
  • Ability to present strategic roadmaps to C-suite and senior R&D stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex R&D strategy engagements from problem framing through delivery with measurable client impact.
  • Advise clients on R&D transformation priorities including strategy, portfolio management, AI integration, and operating model.
  • Develop strategic recommendations and roadmaps for Heads of R&D and senior stakeholders.
  • Drive business development, originate opportunities, and contribute to Accenture's Life Sciences R&D pipeline.
  • Build and grow senior client relationships across biopharma R&D functions.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to tailor expertise for each engagement.

Skills

R&D Strategy
Life Sciences
AI & Data
Business Development
Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Accenture seeks a Senior Manager/Principal Director to lead R&D strategy reinvention initiatives for biopharma clients in the United States. You will advise on strategy, pipeline management, and AI integration while driving large-scale transformations.

You will build senior client relationships, originate opportunities, and mentor teams as you shape the R&D Strategy practice and go-to-market approach across global life sciences engagements.

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