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Deloitte · 6 hours ago

Life Sciences R&D Strategy & Transformation Senior Consultant

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$119K/yr - $219K/yr

5+ years exp

Deloitte is a leading consulting firm that assists clients in navigating critical moments and transformational initiatives. The Senior Consultant will lead teams to deliver strategy and transformation engagements in the biopharmaceutical and biotech sectors, focusing on optimizing R&D operating models and driving strategic growth.

AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesLegalProfessional ServicesRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct data-driven diagnostics of R&D performance, leveraging internal KPIs, benchmarking tools, and external market insights to identify gaps and transformation opportunities

Design and implement future-state R&D operating models, aligning structure, governance, and workflows with scientific and commercial priorities

Design and lead implementation of strategic initiatives across the R&D value chain, leveraging data-driven insights along the way to guide and measure tangible performance improvements

Lead portfolio strategy assessments, including TA / DA / indication prioritization, risk-adjusted pipeline valuation, and investment allocation

Integrate emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, real-world data platforms) into development workflows in partnership with digital and analytics teams

Manage internal project teams comprising consultants, providing coaching, QA oversight, and delivery leadership

Advise senior client stakeholders through structured engagements, executive workshops, and thought leadership

Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing, account growth, and intellectual property (thought leadership, PoVs)

Qualification

Management consultingR&D operating model redesignBiopharma drug developmentQuantitative performance frameworksPortfolio strategy projectsAdvanced degree (MBA)CoachingData-driven insightsSynthesis of complex informationBusiness development

Required

5+ years of experience in management consulting or strategic roles within biopharma / biotech R&D

4+ years delivering R&D operating model redesigns, transformation programs, or portfolio strategy projects

4+ years working in the biopharma drug development lifecycle and understanding of how R&D functions across the broader organization to deliver results

3+ years experience working with quantitative performance and portfolio / investment valuation frameworks, as well as scenario planning

Bachelor's degree from accredited university with strong undergraduate academic record

Ability to travel up to 50% on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future