Deloitte · 5 hours ago
Life Sciences R&D Strategy & Transformation Manager
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $266K/yr
6+ years expDeloitte is a leading professional services firm that helps clients navigate critical moments and transformational initiatives. The Life Sciences R&D practice is seeking a Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering strategy and transformation engagements across the biopharmaceutical and biotech value chain, focusing on optimizing R&D operating models and driving strategic growth.
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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
Required
6+ 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
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Preferred
Advanced degree in business (i.e., MBA)
Ability to synthesize complex science, business, and operational dynamics into clear recommendations
Prior experience in R&D management consulting at a leading life sciences consulting firm
Hands-on R&D experience at a top-tier biopharmaceutical company
Company
Deloitte
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