Job DescriptionJob Title: Life Sciences Strategy Consultant
Level: Consultant
Location: London
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Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOOur TeamThe Life Sciences industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented change. Rapid shifts in technology, data and AI are transforming the ways Life Sciences organisations 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 customer-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 Strategy practitioners. As part of this team, you will learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways. You will have an opportunity to make an impact on organisations 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 Strategy Consultant, you will:- Work as part of focused project teams across a range of Life Sciences therapy areas and functional domains across the value chain
- Independently lead workstreams as part of a broader project
- Gather, synthesise and analyse data from a variety of sources to draw insights and develop strategic recommendations
- Structure and communicate outcomes to client management teams
- Work alongside client teams to help them implement the recommendations to deliver value
QualificationWe are looking for you if you have:- Proven relevant experience focusing on Strategy in the Life Sciences industry including prior strategy consulting experience
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record. An advanced degree or MBA is a plus but not essential
- Strong functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas: commercial strategy and operating model; commercial data and technology strategy incl. CRM; portfolio / asset strategy; product launch / go-to-market strategy; digital transformation and innovation; data, analytics and AI; customer and patient experience
- Exceptional strategic thinking and problem solving skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral. Fluency in English
- An interest in technology and data
What’s in it for youAt 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.
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