Life Sciences Planning Transformation Data & AI Senior Manager
accentureMinneapolis (MN)
Life Sciences Planning Transformation Data & AI Senior Manager
Posted today
accentureMinneapolis (MN)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Overview:
Senior Manager leading Planning transformation for Accenture’s Life Sciences practice, guiding AI-driven planning initiatives from vision to delivery. You will shape data and AI strategies, build executive relationships, and drive multi-stakeholder programs with a focus on growth and measurable value. You’ll lead cross-functional teams to align engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing with business outcomes, fostering responsible AI and innovative operating models. This is an opportunity to influence large-scale transformations at scale. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan bonus opportunities paid holidays and paid time off
Responsibilities:
Shape data & AI–led reinvention and define AI strategy to grow and differentiate the client Assess AI/data maturity and design blueprint, data strategy, and operating model for AI-first organization Create business case, investment profile, and roadmap to deliver strategy Infuse Responsible AI and ecosystem partnerships into roadmap and operating model Identify people, processes, and technologies to operationalize AI solutions Develop AI-first product strategy and commercialization opportunities Lead client relationships and guide AI transformation programs from design to handover Integrate engineering, supply chain, digital manufacturing, automation, and sustainability into a unified transformation vision Oversee multi-partner delivery with influence and governance across diverse teams Apply structured problem-solving to break transformation into manageable workstreams and milestones Own program financials, delivery excellence, and risk management across the portfolio Leverage AI ecosystem (cloud providers and vendors) to deliver cutting-edge solutions Support sales origination and thought leadership to differentiate Accenture’s Planning offering Coach and develop junior to mid-level talent and contribute to capability development and reusable assets
Key requirements:
8+ years of AI & Data experience with solutioning, design, or delivery of AI/data projects 8+ years of high-value consulting experience with large-scale delivery and leadership of workstreams Experience leading senior-level (C-suite) conversations and managing executives Experience working within the Life Sciences industry Strong program management, communication, and leadership skills Proficiency with modern data/AI strategies and planning technology concepts Understanding of GxP and regulatory considerations in pharma manufacturing Ability to structure ambiguous problems and synthesize insights for strategic recommendations Track record of building trusted executive relationships and driving sales origination and opportunity development Hybrid experience in consulting and Life Sciences preferred Cloud and big data technology expertise; familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP and AI/ML frameworks Experience with planning tech solutions such as OMP, Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP IBP/S4, o9, Blue Yonder, or adjacent systems Experience architecting manufacturing use-case solutions and data products leadership and people development strategic storytelling and executive presence collaboration and stakeholder management AI/ML with data strategy and data mesh planning technology (OMP, Kinaxis, SAP IBP/S4, o9, Blue Yonder) regulatory/compliance awareness (GxP) in pharma
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