Senior Associate — Pharma R&D Operations & Strategy

PwC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PwC in the United States is seeking a Pharma and Life Sciences R&D Operations Senior Associate to advise on strategic and operational areas across the drug development lifecycle. You will build client connections, mentor junior staff, and deliver impactful operations solutions within our Operations Consulting practice.

You will analyze problems, design effective strategies, and collaborate with PwC teams to drive efficiency, regulatory compliance, and innovative R&D workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in pharma/life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex problems in pharma and life sciences R&D operations to yield insights.
• Develop strategies to improve R&D productivity and process optimization.
• Support organizational design to streamline R&D functions.
• Use decision support tools and analytics to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize portfolio management.
• Develop and implement operations strategies to support client growth.
• Document processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare for client workshops and develop executive-ready presentations.
• Guide teams to embrace change and foster curiosity in operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Operations management

Client advisory

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC in the United States is seeking a Pharma and Life Sciences R&D Operations Senior Associate to advise on strategic and operational areas across the drug development lifecycle. You will build client connections, mentor junior staff, and deliver impactful operations solutions within our Operations Consulting practice.

You will analyze problems, design effective strategies, and collaborate with PwC teams to drive efficiency, regulatory compliance, and innovative R&D workflows.