Overview

We Are:Accenture Life Sciences. We provide innovative and comprehensive services and solutions that span cloud; systems integration and application management; security; intelligent platform services; infrastructure services; software engineering services; data and AI; automation; and global delivery through our Advanced Technology Centers. We continuously innovate our services, capabilities and platforms through early adoption of new technologies such as generative AI, blockchain, robotics, 5G, edge computing, metaverse and quantum computing. We provide a range of capabilities that addresses the challenges faced by organizations today, including how to achieve reinvention, manage change and develop new growth opportunities.

You Are:

An R&D expert with an in-depth understanding of how business, technology, and operations intersect --and you’ve spent years using that know-how to help clients transform their business performance. You know how to design, build, and deploy solutions that help clients get the right therapies to patients faster. You get quiet a satisfaction from using your analytical talents to solve problems in new and creative ways. You never have problems explaining those ideas, thanks to strong communication and interpersonal skills. Your experience means that you’ve got innovative answers when people come to you with problems. You collaborate and are creative in inspiring teams to turn in quality work on time, every time. You have interest and expertise in the clinical development process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help biopharma and/or biotech clients, and other organizations in the broader healthcare ecosystem, get products to patients faster

• Head up teams designing and deploying solutions focusing on the end-to-end R&D lifecycle

• Advise clients on how they can use the next generation of digital capabilities to become data-driven, AI-enabled organizations

• Build relationships with senior clients that help Accenture become a trusted partner

• Provide subject matter expertise in R&D technologies such as EDC, CDMS, RIM, PV DB, etc.

• Typical projects consist of a definition of an R&D IT roadmap, assessment of the current technology footprint and/or design and implementation of R&D systems to achieve a desired future state

• Drive business development efforts and help build the Accenture Consulting practice

• Develop Accenture’s thought leadership and technical expertise in pharmaceutical, med tech and/or biopharma R&D

Qualifications:

Here’s What You Need:

• At least seven years’ of consulting experience

• At least seven years’ experience working in the Life Sciences R&D industry

• A Bachelor’s degree

  Bonus Points If (Preferred Skills):

• Your Bachelor’s degree has a major in science or health engineering

• A deep understanding of pharma, med tech and/or biopharma R&D and product life cycle processes and technologies

• You’ve got at least four years’ experience in the Life Sciences R&D industry in at least one of the following areas: research, clinical development / operations, pharmacovigilance, regulatory, medical affairs, medtech, patient services, MD&D (medical device and diagnostics) or related areas (CROs), health institutions, health technology companies, etc.

• You’ve worked in a top tier consulting firm with a strong emphasis on management consulting

• You have a network of existing clients in the Life Sciences field

• You’ve got deep strategic consulting experience including solving big issues on time and on budget

• You’re excellent at attracting clients and brokering deals

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 in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $131,100 to $336,900

Colorado $131,100 to $291,100

District of Columbia $139,600 to $309,900

New York $121,400 to $336,900

Maryland $121,400 to $269,500

Washington $139,600 to $309,900

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