Senior Associate - Pharma R&D Operations & Strategy

PwC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Pharma and Life Sciences R&D Operations Consultant, Senior Associate, to advise clients on strategic and operational areas across the drug development lifecycle. You will mentor junior team members and collaborate with diverse PwC teams to drive R&D productivity and innovation.

The role emphasizes organizational design, process optimization, decision support, and analytics within PwC's Operations Consulting practice, with a salary range and discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing complex problems within pharma and life sciences R&D operations to develop actionable insights.
• Working with PwC teams and clients to develop and implement strategies to improve R&D productivity, clinical trial design, and process optimization.
• Supporting organizational design initiatives to streamline R&D functions and improve operational effectiveness.
• Utilizing decision support tools and analytics to inform decisions across the R&D lifecycle.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize portfolio and resource management.
• Developing and implementing operations strategies to support client growth and innovation.
• Documenting processes and confirming compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Participating with the preparation for client workshops, developing executive-ready presentations, and coordinating project activities to support trusted client relationships and timely delivery.
• Guiding teams in embracing change and fostering intellectual curiosity to improve operations management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Operations management

Data analytics

Problem solving

AI in pharma

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC is seeking a Pharma and Life Sciences R&D Operations Consultant, Senior Associate, to advise clients on strategic and operational areas across the drug development lifecycle. You will mentor junior team members and collaborate with diverse PwC teams to drive R&D productivity and innovation.

The role emphasizes organizational design, process optimization, decision support, and analytics within PwC's Operations Consulting practice, with a salary range and discretionary bonus.