Life Sciences R&D Management Consulting Senior Manager

Job DescriptionWe are:In Strategy & Consulting we work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world's leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitiveness, implement operational improvements, reduce cost, deliver sustainable 360° stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier for themselves and the industry in which they operate. Our deep industry and functional expertise is supported by proprietary assets and solutions that help organizations transform faster and become more resilient. Underpinned by technology, data, analytics, AI, change management, talent and sustainability capabilities, our Strategy & Consulting services help architect and accelerate all aspects of an organization's total enterprise reinvention.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 a quiet 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.The Work (Role Responsibility)Help biopharma and/ or biotech clients, and other organizations in the broader healthcare ecosystem, get products to patients faster.Lead analysis of their current product development and R&D strategiesHead up teams designing and deploying solutions focusing on patient engagement throughout the development cycleAdvise clients on how they can use the next generation of capabilities and operating models to become data-driven, AI enabled organizationsDesign and deploy change management projects that set up clients for long term successBuild relationships with senior clients that help Accenture become a trusted partnerDrive business development efforts and help build the Accenture Consulting practiceDevelop Accenture's thought leadership and technical expertise in pharmaceutical, med tech and/or biopharma R&DQualificationHere's What You Need (Basic Qualifications)Minimum of seven years' of consulting experienceMinimum of seven years' experience working in the Life Sciences R&D industryA Bachelor's degreeBonus Points (Preferred Skills)Your Bachelor's degree has a major in science or health engineeringA deep understanding of pharma, med tech and/or biopharma R&D, and product life cycle processes and technologiesYou'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 consultingYou have a network of existing clients in the Life Sciences fieldYou've got deep strategic consulting experience including solving big issues on time and on budgetCompensation 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 on 02/07/2026 and open for at least 3 days.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 | AccentureRole 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 $292,200Maryland $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 $338,300Washington $141,100 to $311,200Locations