Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
The Life Sciences industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented change. Rapid shifts in R&D, technology, data and AI are transforming the ways Life Sciences organizations work across the product lifecycle to develop and commercialise innovation. We are at the forefront of this change, helping the world’s largest Life Sciences companies achieve sustainable and profitable growth by transforming their businesses across the value chain to become more patient-centric, data-driven and operationally agile: ultimately, getting new products to patients faster. We help our clients deliver lasting impact by driving excellence from strategy development through to implementation. At Accenture, our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity.
As we are experiencing unprecedented growth, we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team of passionate Life Sciences Consulting practitioners. As part of this team, you will learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. You will have an opportunity to make an impact on organizations that touch billions of lives every day.
In our team, you will gain exposure to:
* The most strategic challenges and opportunities that occupy the minds of industry leaders.
* Cutting edge research and thought leadership that is defining the future of the industry.
* Structured problem-solving techniques to enable our clients to transform their businesses.
* A global network of highly skilled, geographically and culturally diverse people.
* A world-class training curriculum that helps you continuously upskill yourself as the world changes.
* A culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, enterprise, and a lot of fun!
As a Life Sciences Consulting Senior Manager, you will:
* Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams to deliver tailored strategic solutions across Life Sciences R&D and related domains.
* Leverage deep industry knowledge and market trends to shape client strategies, ensuring long-term business success.
* Cultivate strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives, guiding them through pivotal decision-making processes.
* Drive business development by identifying growth opportunities, contributing to sales efforts, and actively building and managing a strong sales pipeline.
* Collaborate closely with internal teams across functions, fostering relationships that promote knowledge sharing and support for client delivery and growth.
* Ensure the delivery of high-quality, data-driven recommendations that exceed client expectations and drive measurable results.
We are looking for you if you have:
* Strong relevant experience in the Life Sciences industry, including prior Consulting experience.
* Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record. An advanced degree or MBA is a plus but not essential.
* Deep functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas - R&D strategy and operating model; pipeline / portfolio / asset strategy; product launch; digital transformation and innovation; clinical, regulatory and pharmacovigilance; data, analytics and AI; patient and investigator experience.
* Exceptional creative problem solving and analytical skills.
* Team leadership and business development experience.
* Effective communication skills in English (both written and verbal).
* A passion for technology and innovation.
What’s in it for you:
* At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app-based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
* We strive to help our people create the right work-life balance that allows them to realise their full potential. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you.
Location:
Your home office will be in London. This role is client-facing and may therefore involve travel, working in other parts of the UK as well as overseas depending on the needs of the project.
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.