Strategy Principal Director, Data & AI Strategy - Life Sciences

Our Data and AI Strategy practitioners work to create and execute an organizations business strategy for data and AI, including defining a compelling industry vision, creating value models, describing business/technology roadmap, and creating operating model and platform and ecosystem architecture, in support of data-led transformation. Use scaled agile disciplines to transform around iterative approach sequencing use cases focused on critical data elements aligned to data product and platform feature development.

As a Data & AI Strategy Principal Director, you will:

• Shape vision and create opportunities for data & AI led business reinvention.
• Build client relationships and credibility as a trusted advisor on how to infuse Data & AI into the business processes or functions    
• Define and structure an organization’s data and AI strategy to build and optimize data assets, AI technologies for growth & competitive advantages.
• Assess maturity of an organization’s data and AI foundation.
• Define building blocks required to convert to an AI-first organization, including technology and AI platform blueprint, data strategy and future-ready operating model.
• Create the business case, investment profile and roadmap to deliver on the strategy.
• Infuse Responsible AI in vision and roadmap, develop plan for leveraging ecosystem partners, and define operating model to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation.
• Identify people, processes, and technologies to develop and operationalize AI solutions.
• Create strategy for AI-first products and develop commercialization opportunities.
• Originate new opportunities and see through sales cycle.

Ability to travel as needed based on client expectations.

Here’s What You Need:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 10 years of experience working within Data and AI Strategy Space including specific skills and experiences around Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Management, Requirements Gathering, Responsible AI, leading tech driven transformations
• 7+ years of high value consulting experience or equivalent internal consulting experience
• A minimum of 7 years of experience leading workstreams and meeting deadlines
• A minimum of 7 years of large-scale delivery experience with minimal help

Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience with senior level (C-level or C-level minus 1) conversations
• Strong program management and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Driven and entrepreneurial: ability to originate and shape new deals, lead in client conversations, and go to market activities.
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written)
• Excellent leadership and people skills: proven ability to build effective teams and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment and proven ability to build strong client relationships.
• You have experience bringing innovative ideas to projects

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. 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 10/22/2026.

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:

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $150,900 to $387,800
Colorado $150,900 to $387,800
Connecticut $150,900 to $387,800
District of Columbia $150,900 to $387,800
Illinois $150,900 to $387,800
Maine $150,900 to $387,800
Maryland $150,900 to $387,800
Massachusetts $150,900 to $387,800
Minnesota $150,900 to $387,800
New York $150,900 to $387,800
New Jersey $150,900 to $387,800
Ohio $150,900 to $387,800
Virginia $150,900 to $387,800
Washington $150,900 to $387,800