Life Sciences MedTech Manufacturing, Management Consulting Principal Director

Position Overview

Accenture Consulting partners with C-suite executives, leaders, and boards of the world’s leading organizations to reinvent their enterprises – driving growth, enhancing competitiveness, reducing costs, and delivering sustainable stakeholder value. Our Life Sciences Supply Chain & Operations practice is at the forefront of transforming the industry by shifting focus from product selling to delivering better patient outcomes. This role in our rapidly growing MedTech Consulting team involves working with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, medical technology, distributor, and consumer health clients globally to revolutionize manufacturing planning, execution, and quality for the MedTech industry. The position also offers robust learning opportunities, exposure to new technologies (from automation to GenAI), and a forward-thinking community committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MedTech Supply Chain programs, driving complex business and technology transformations in Manufacturing planning, execution, and quality.
• Build relationships with senior clients to establish Accenture as a trusted partner.
• Drive business development efforts and help expand the Consulting practice.
• Manage and coach large, diverse teams across multiple locations.
• Develop thought leadership in Manufacturing planning, execution, and quality for the Life Sciences MedTech industry.
• Shape clients’ transformation vision from current state to a “to-be” enterprise environment and provide strategic advice.
• Advise on technology solutions, including large ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or Oracle Fusion), MES, and LIMS.
• Collaborate with senior client leaders to secure buy-in for recommended solutions.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through an active industry presence and thought leadership.
• Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 75% to client locations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience delivering Life Sciences MedTech transformation and innovation solutions across Manufacturing planning, scheduling, execution & quality.
• At least 7 years of experience with regulatory and compliance requirements in MedTech manufacturing and quality processes.
• Minimum of 7 years managing teams to deliver complex programs and project outcomes within budget.
• At least 7 years’ experience integrating large ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or Oracle Fusion), production planning systems, MES, and LIMS.
• Minimum of 5 years of Consulting experience at a management or strategy consulting firm or 8 years of internal consulting project-based experience in Life Sciences (MedTech or medical device).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Varies based on office location, role, skill set, and experience. For example, salary ranges include: California ($163,000 to $413,600), Cleveland ($150,900 to $330,900), Colorado ($163,000 to $357,400), District of Columbia ($173,500 to $380,500), Illinois ($150,900 to $357,400), Maryland ($163,000 to $357,400), Massachusetts ($163,000 to $380,500), Minnesota ($163,000 to $357,400), New York/New Jersey ($150,900 to $413,600), and Washington ($173,500 to $380,500).
• Benefits: Please refer to the detailed benefits information provided by Accenture for a comprehensive overview.
• Opportunities for on-the-job learning, exposure to cutting-edge technologies (e.g., GenAI, automation), and industry-leading training initiatives.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking community that values career growth and development.