Senior Manager, Scientific and Laboratory Informatics

Accenture; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior Manager in Digital Laboratory Transformation within its Scientific Informatics practice. The role involves leading cross-functional teams to drive digital laboratory operations and AI-driven insights for clients, shaping strategy and delivering measurable outcomes.

The position requires extensive experience in scientific informatics, R&D/QC manufacturing, and consulting, with a focus on value realization, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in scientific and laboratory informatics within R&D and/or QC manufacturing spaces
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Laboratory Science / Life Science or Computer Science / Engineering
• 4+ years of consulting experience preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in written and verbal forms

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver digital laboratory transformation initiatives across informatics, data, automation, and AI
• Architect and oversee end-to-end delivery including solution design, estimates, scope, and execution
• Manage delivery risks, issues, dependencies and stakeholder reporting
• Build strong client relationships and act as trusted advisor to senior leaders
• Travel up to 50% to client locations

Skills

Scientific informatics

R&D experience

Executive leadership

Program management

AI & data

Industry knowledge

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science or Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at www.accenture.com .

Our Scientific Informatics practice is where scientific innovation meets leading-edge technology. We help our clients envision and achieve Digital Laboratory Transformation through co-creation and application of digital technologies, revolutionizing scientific and laboratory processes. Our people have a combination of scientific and laboratory informatics expertise, tied with strategic and business consulting experience, and industry platforms knowledge. We provide an innovative approach and global scale s across a variety of industries.

We leverage digital technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, analytics, and cloud, in combination with a fundamental redesign of the scientific user experience to help our clients better capture, manage, integrate, and analyze complex scientific data. We help improve the discovery and manufacturing of new products, improve quality, ensure compliance, reduce time to market and improve operational efficiency.

As a member of our team, you will be exposed to the cutting-edge technologies and processes that many leading companies and government agencies utilize.

What would you do?

Lead talented cross-functional teams to deliver unique and challenging strategy and implementation projects for clients that advance their ambitions for digital laboratory operations and scientific intelligence. As a Senior Manager, you can expect to:

• Lead and shape digital laboratory transformation initiatives—spanning scientific informatics, data, automation, and AI to deliver measurable client impact

• Architect and oversee end‑to‑end delivery of engagements, including solution design, estimates, scope, and execution

• Drive program outcomes aligned to defined goals and value realization

• Quantify and clearly articulate business value and outcomes generated by solutions

• Proactively manage delivery execution, including risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder reporting

• Own client outcomes, including accountability for contractual commitments, delivery quality, and client satisfaction

• Act as escalation point for critical delivery or client issues

• Shape client vision and strategic roadmap across people, process, technology, and data

• Provide clear points of view on digital lab solutions, including platform and approach tradeoffs

• Build and maintain strong client relationships; act as a trusted advisor to Senior Directors and VPs

• Align stakeholders and drive priorities across complex, multi-disciplinary teams

• Demonstrate business acumen and organizational awareness in navigating client environments

• Articulate compelling value propositions and business cases

• Lead and support business development, including opportunity identification and pursuit execution

• Develop thought leadership that drives practice growth, differentiation, and market recognition

• Build and apply deep expertise in laboratory operations, industry trends, and digital technologies

• Lead, coach, and develop team members; provide performance feedback and mentorship

• Foster a high‑performance culture with accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Actively manage risks to engagements, practice performance, and brand/reputation

• Travel - candidates must be willing to travel up to 50% to client locations

  Here’s What You Need:

• 8+ Years of experience working in the field of scientific and laboratory informatics, within R&D and/or QC Manufacturing spaces

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Laboratory Science / Life Science (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology) or Computer Science or Engineering (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering)

  Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in consulting

• Experience working in or with life sciences R&D, QC, or IT

• Experience originating, negotiating, and contracting work

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and both verbal and written communication skills

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/09/2026.Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits)

Role Location Annual Salary RangeCalifornia $132,500 to $338,300Cleveland $122,700 to $270,600Colorado $132,500 to $292,200District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200Illinois $122,700 to $292,200Maine $112,900 to $249,000Maryland $132,500 to $292,200Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200New York $122,700 to $338,300New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300Virginia $122,700 to $311,200Washington $141,100 to $311,200

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