Pharma R&D Operations Strategy Senior Associate

PwC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 202,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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401k

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Job summary

PwC Pharma and Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Associate for R&D Operations. You will advise clients on strategic and operational facets across the drug development lifecycle, including design, optimization, regulatory compliance, analytics, and decision support.

You will mentor juniors and guide teams to deliver high-impact results. You will collaborate with cross-functional PwC teams to improve productivity, design trials, and streamline R&D functions while maintaining professional

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of four years of experience in pharma/Life Sciences consulting or related field.

Responsibilities

Analyze complex problems in pharma R&D operations to deliver actionable insights.
Develop and implement strategies to improve R&D productivity and trial design.
Support organizational design initiatives to streamline R&D functions.
Use decision-support tools and analytics to inform lifecycle decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize portfolio and resources.
Design and implement operations strategies to drive growth and innovation.
Document processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Prepare client workshops, create executive-ready presentations, and coordinate projects.