Accenture

Workforce Strategy & Innovation Lead - Life Sciences

Accenture$132K — $292K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of experience in workforce strategy or organizational design
  • Proven experience in redesigning roles within tech or AI transformations
  • History of leading change programs for enterprise level C-suite initiatives
  • In-depth knowledge of Life Sciences workforce dynamics and operating models
  • Experience liaising with CHROs on organizational change strategies

Responsibilities

  • Lead the transformation in workforce roles and capabilities amidst AI integration
  • Define and implement workforce transition strategy aligned with technological changes
  • Oversee redesign of roles and capability development as per process changes
  • Collaborate with Portfolio Strategy leads on workforce investment and readiness
  • Engage with C-suite HR leaders to align on transformation strategies
  • Craft and develop narratives for workforce transformation communications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Opportunity for bonuses and paid time off
  • Paid holidays and flexible breaks
Full Job Description
You Are:

A strategic leader and trusted advisor with deep Life Sciences expertise. You are a structured problem solver with extensive consulting and industry experience. You communicate clearly and credibly with C-suite executives. You thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and know how to lead a team while staying close to the work. You have driven business development and built lasting client relationships. You bring energy, resilience, and a genuine passion for building something new.

The Work:
• Lead the people change agenda across the enterprise transformation - defining how roles, capabilities, and ways of working must evolve as AI takes over tasks
• Define and own the workforce transition strategy aligned to the process and technology reinvention roadmap
• Oversee role redesign and capability development in alignment with process blueprint and technology changes
• Partner with the Portfolio Strategy & Value Lead on workforce investment decisions, sequencing, and organizational readiness
• Engage C-suite HR and talent leaders (CHRO and leadership team) to build alignment on the workforce reinvention strategy
• Develop the enterprise workforce narrative for internal and external communications about the transformation

Travel varies by client needs and could be up to 80%

Here's What You Need:

Candidates must have at least 8 years of combined experience in the following:
• Experience in workforce strategy, organizational design, or talent transformation in a management consulting or in-industry context
• Experience redesigning roles and operating models in the context of large-scale technology or AI-driven transformation
• Demonstrated experience leading change programs for major enterprise transformations at the C-suite and VP level
• Deep knowledge of Life Sciences talent and workforce dynamics including functional capabilities, operating models, and organizational structures
• Experience engaging CHRO-level stakeholders on people strategy and organizational change

Bonus Points:
• MBA or advanced degree in organizational psychology, HR, or a related discipline
• Experience designing human + AI operating models and role taxonomies for agentic AI environments
• Track record developing workforce transformation thought leadership or capability frameworks
• Familiarity with change management methodologies (Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter, or equivalent) applied at enterprise scale
• Experience operating across multiple Life Sciences sub-sectors (large pharma, emerging biotech, CROs)

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 11/06/2026.

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:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $132,500 to $338,300

Colorado $132,500 to $292,200

Connecticut $132,500 to $292,200

District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200

Illinois $122,700 to $292,200

Maine $112,900 to $249,000

Maryland $132,500 to $292,200

Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200

Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200

New York $122,700 to $338,300

New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300

Ohio $122,700 to $270,600

Virginia $122,700 to $311,200

Washington $141,100 to $311,200

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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