Life Sciences R&D Technology Consulting Manager

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.

• 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

• 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

  Bonus Points If (Preferred Skills):

• 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

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 03/20/2026.

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 ().

• California $94,400 to $293,800
• Cleveland $87,400 to $235,000
• Colorado $94,400 to $253,800
• District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300
• Illinois $87,400 to $253,800
• Maryland $94,400 to $253,800
• Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300
• Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800
• New York $87,400 to $293,800
• New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800
• Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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