R&D Strategy Manager - Life Sciences

Job Title: R&D Strategy Manager - Products

Level: Manager

Location: London

Job Description

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. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.

Our Team

As a strategy practitioner, you'll work with clients to transform the way they research and develop new drugs and set the direction for their portfolio and development strategies. The work you do will provide cutting-edge perspectives to reinvent the way pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies work in R&D, helping them to focus on getting new products to patients faster.

In our team you will be expected to:

• Use your judgment to solve complex client business problems, bringing structure and rigorous analysis techniques;
• Lead definition of strategic direction, using analysis to address business challenges and deliver distinctive outcomes;
• Develop knowledge of prevailing trends and operating drivers across Life Sciences;
• Build and sustain trusted senior client relationships in the C-suite;
• Develop and lead high performing multidisciplinary Strategy teams;
• Run Accenture's business with discipline, contributing towards evolution of Accenture's Growth Strategy;
• Contribute to business development activities including opportunity identification and proposal development;
• Engage with the wider Strategy community to foster collaboration and support growth.

Your Experience:

You will have experience with most of the following:

• Experience at a top tier or boutique consulting firm or through an 'in-house' consulting role, focusing on Research & Development, Pipeline Management, Regulatory Affairs, or Pharmacovigilance;
• Familiarity with recognized Strategy frameworks and techniques;
• Experience of research, quantitative analysis, structured problem solving, and executive communication;
• Strong programme management experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.

What's in it for you

At Accenture, you will have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to fitness classes, private medical insurance, and leave for charitable work.

Location:
Your home office will be in London. This role is client-facing and may involve travel depending on project needs.

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10/2021

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.