Life Sciences R&D Management Consultant
Accenture•Philadelphia, PA
fulltime
Strategy/Planning and Consulting
2+ years
We 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, learning and sustainability capabilities, our Strategy & Consulting services help architect and accelerate all aspects of an organization’s reinvention.
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 biotechnology 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Help clients, and other organizations in the broader healthcare ecosystem, get the right therapies to patients faster
Analyze clients’ current R&D strategies, processes, and technology landscape
Advise clients on how they can shape the next generation of capabilities and operating models to become data-driven, AI-enabled organizations
Design and deploy change management projects that set up clients for long-term success
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
Here’s What You Need:
At least two years of experience in management 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.
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
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
You have experience working on and/or owning a defined portion of a consulting project, and a demonstrated ability to manage issues and risks, with an understanding of appropriate and timely escalation.
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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 | Accenture
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $70,350 to $205,800
Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600
Colorado $63,800 to $177,800
District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300
Illinois $59,100 to $177,800
Maryland $63,800 to $177,800
Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300
Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800
New York $66,300 to $205,800
New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800
Washington $80,200 to $189,300
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