Life Sciences R&D Technology Consulting Manager

Accenture • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

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. You’ve got the know-how to help our biopharmaceutical and/ or biotechnoloy clients design, build and deploy solutions to help them get the right therapies to patients faster. You get a sense of quiet satisfaction from using your analytical talents to solve problems in new and creative ways. Plus, you always find a way to explain those ideas, thanks to above average communications and interpersonal skills. The Work (Role Responsibility): Help clients, and other organizations in the broader healthcare ecosystem, get the right therapies to patients faster Assess and improve R&D processes and their underlying technology platforms Provide R&D technology subject matter expertise in areas such as EDC, CDMS, RIM, etc Advise clients on how they can shape the next generation of technology capabilities to become data-driven, AI enabled organizations Typical projects consist of definition of a IT roadmap, assessment of current technology footprint and/ or design and implementation of R&D systems to achieve a desired future state. Build relationships with client stakeholders that help Accenture become a trusted partner Coach junior team members Spot and pursue business development opportunities Develop Accenture’s thought leadership in sales, marketing, and customer experience

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in technology consulting and the life sciences R&D industry in at least one of the following areas: research, clinical development, pharmacovigilance, regulatory, medical affairs, MD&D (medical device and diagnostics), EBP (evidence based practice), medtech, or related areas such as CRO’s, health institutions, health technology companies, etc.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading, consulting for or supporting R&D technology programs for biopharma/ biotech.
• A Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

• Your Bachelor’s degree has a major in science or health engineering
• You have a deep understanding of biopharmaceutical R&D and product lifecycle processes and technologies
• You have experience working with and/or leading teams, clients and vendors using your exceptional team building, mentoring, people development and management skills
• You have experience working with Life Sciences R&D professionals applying excellent client-facing communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• You work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, and apply structure to your problem solving

Responsibilities

• Help clients, and other organizations in the broader healthcare ecosystem, get the right therapies to patients faster
• Assess and improve R&D processes and their underlying technology platforms
• Provide R&D technology subject matter expertise in areas such as EDC, CDMS, RIM, etc
• Advise clients on how they can shape the next generation of technology capabilities to become data-driven, AI enabled organizations
• Typical projects consist of definition of a IT roadmap, assessment of current technology footprint and/ or design and implementation of R&D systems to achieve a desired future state.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders that help Accenture become a trusted partner
• Coach junior team members
• Spot and pursue business development opportunities
• Develop Accenture’s thought leadership in sales, marketing, and customer experience

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees