R&D Strategy Lead — AI-Driven Life Sciences

Accenture; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture leads a high-impact R&D strategy practice focused on AI-enabled transformation for biopharma clients. The Manager role sits at the intersection of biopharma R&D, digital innovation, and enterprise transformation, advising C-suite and senior leaders on how to move beyond incremental improvement.

You will own end-to-end strategy workstreams, engage with clients across R&D functions, support business development, and contribute to practice growth through thought leadership and

Qualifications

• Experience in Life Sciences R&D industry.
• Strong consulting mindset with client-facing track record.
• Ability to lead complex R&D strategy workstreams and engagements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex R&D strategy workstreams and engagements from framing to delivery with measurable client impact.
• Advise clients on R&D transformation priorities, including strategy, portfolio, AI integration, and operating models.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations and roadmaps to Heads of R&D and senior stakeholders.

Skills

R&D strategy

Strategic problem solving

Client communication

Agile working

Leadership

Job description

Accenture leads a high-impact R&D strategy practice focused on AI-enabled transformation for biopharma clients. The Manager role sits at the intersection of biopharma R&D, digital innovation, and enterprise transformation, advising C-suite and senior leaders on how to move beyond incremental improvement.

You will own end-to-end strategy workstreams, engage with clients across R&D functions, support business development, and contribute to practice growth through thought leadership and