Digital Manufacturing Enterprise AI Value Strategy Manager | Life Sciences

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The Role
Leads AI- and data-driven manufacturing transformation strategies for Life Sciences clients. Advises C-suite and operations leaders, develops AI strategies, business cases, roadmaps, operating models, and responsible AI plans, and oversees large-scale greenfield and brownfield manufacturing programs. Drives digital twin, automation, data platform, advanced analytics, generative AI, and AI/ML deployments from proof of concept through enterprise scale. Builds executive relationships, originates opportunities, manages partner ecosystems, develops manufacturing capabilities, and leads teams, delivery, financial performance, and risk.
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We are:

Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.

WHO WE ARE 

We are Accenture’s Supply Chain and Engineering reinvention partner for Life Sciences. We embed innovation, intelligence, and AI-native operations into the way the world designs, engineers, manufactures, and distributes products. We serve Life Sciences clients across the value chain to help bring lifesaving medicines and products to patients through harnessing the power of advanced technologies. 

 

The Work: 
As a senior Enterprise AI Value Strategist, you advise clients on how to create and capture value from AI and data. You define enterprise, industry-specific and function-specific AI and data strategy, develop value cases and roadmaps, shape AI and data operating models and platform strategy, embed Responsible AI, and lead tech-driven transformations. You translate complex data into actionable insights, engaging senior client stakeholders, leading workstreams and large-scale delivery, and tying AI initiatives to measurable business outcomes.  

 

This executive will serve as a trusted advisor to C suite and operations leaders, helping clients plan, design, build, and ramp next generation manufacturing facilities using the power of AI.  The role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain, and is responsible for shaping, selling, and delivering large scale greenfield programs and brownfield optimization programs. The Senior Manager will assess growth, build client relationships, drive origination and own end to end delivery while building Accenture’s differentiated manufacturing capability.  
 
Key Responsibilities: 

Data and AI -Led Reinvention for Life Sciences Manufacturing 

  • Shape vision and create opportunities for data & AI led business reinvention.  

  • Define and structure an organization’s data and AI strategy to build and optimize data assets and AI technologies for growth & competitive advantages.  

  • Assess maturity of an organization's AI and data foundation. Define building blocks required to convert to an AI-first organization, including technology and AI platform blueprint, data strategy and future-ready operating model.  

  • Create the business case, investment profile and roadmap to deliver on the strategy.  

  • Infuse Responsible AI in vision and roadmap, develop plan for leveraging ecosystem partners, and define operating model to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation.  

  • Identify people, processes and technologies to develop and operationalize AI solutions.  

  • Create strategy for AI-first products and develop commercialization opportunities. 

 

Client Leadership & Growth 

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to C suite, operations, and engineering leaders, guiding AI transformation projects for Manufacturing from concept design through commissioning. 

  • Build and expand executive relationships across priority manufacturing accounts, driving sustained growth and value realization. 

Manufacturing Program Leadership 

  • Lead end to end manufacturing programs that integrate engineering, supply chain, digital manufacturing, automation and sustainability in a single transformation vision. . 

  • Oversee complex, multi partner delivery ecosystems such as technology partners and cloud hyperscalers 

AI-Enabled Digital Manufacturing 

  • Drive the design and delivery of AI-powered manufacturing solutions including digital twins, automation, data platforms, and advanced analytics, overseeing junior team members executing the work.  

  • Lead the application of generative AI and agent-based modeling to accelerate scalable use cases from shop floor to control tower and beyond - translating complex technical outputs into executive-ready insights.  

  • Translate client business challenges into AI/ML use cases; lead proof-of-concept development and manage the path to enterprise-scale deployment.  

  • Leverage Accenture's AI ecosystem and partnerships (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, data/ML vendors) to shape and deliver cutting-edge client solutions.  

Practice & Talent Leadership 

  • Build, mentor, and inspire high performing engineering and manufacturing transformation teams across adjacent practices. 

  • Contribute to capability development, reusable assets, and goto-market offerings for Manufacturing. 

  • Own financial performance, delivery excellence, and risk management across the portfolio. 

Travel Requirements:

Travel is required for this role and could vary up to 50%.

Here's what you need:  

  • Minimum 8 years of AI & Data experience — including solutioning, designing, or delivering AI & Data projects 

  • Minimum 8 years of high-value consulting experience, including large-scale delivery with minimal oversight and proven ability to lead workstreams and meet deadlines or relevant industry / functional experience 

    Bonus Points If:  

    • Hybrid experience both in consulting and in Life Sciences industry. 

    • Familiarity with digital manufacturing platforms, factory IT/OT, digital twins, and advanced automation. 

    • Expertise in big data technologies, ontology, AI/ML framework  

    • Experience in architecting for use cases in Manufacturing

    • Certification in cloud and edge architecture (AWS certified solution architect and/or Azure solution architect expert) 

    • You have Azure or AWS cloud experience 

    • You have knowledge of edge and cloud capabilities 

    • Background working with or managing EPCs and global delivery partners in large scale programs. 

    • Experience leading senior-level (C-suite) conversations or managing senior-level stakeholders 

    • Engineering problem-solver mindset — ability to apply technology creatively to complex business problems 

    • Strong program management and verbal and written communication skills 

    • Driven and entrepreneurial: ability to originate and shape new deals and lead go-to-market activities 

    • Excellent leadership and people skills: proven ability to build effective teams, foster collaboration and inclusion, and build strong relationships with stakeholders / clients  

    • Strong understanding across Life Sciences manufacturing, quality and supply chain   

    • Strong understanding of modern data and AI strategy, including data mesh, data products, semantic layers and how these foundations enable AI-driven manufacturing use cases  

    • Understanding of GxP and regulatory considerations in pharma manufacturing, and how they shape data and AI solutions 

    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 09/28/2026.
    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
    Cleveland $122,700 to $270,600
    Colorado $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
    Virginia $122,700 to $311,200
    Washington $141,100 to $311,200

    About Accenture

    Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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    Skills Required

    • At least 8 years of AI and data experience, including solutioning, designing, or delivering AI and data projects
    • At least 8 years of high-value consulting experience, including large-scale delivery with minimal oversight and proven workstream leadership; relevant industry or functional experience may qualify
    • Experience with digital manufacturing platforms, factory IT/OT, digital twins, and advanced automation
    • Expertise in big data technologies, ontology, and AI/ML frameworks
    • Experience architecting manufacturing use cases
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
    • Azure or AWS cloud experience
    • Knowledge of edge and cloud capabilities
    • Experience working with or managing EPCs and global delivery partners on large-scale programs
    • Experience leading C-suite conversations or managing senior-level stakeholders
    • Strong program management and verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to originate and shape new deals and lead go-to-market activities
    • Proven ability to build effective teams, foster collaboration and inclusion, and develop stakeholder and client relationships
    • Strong understanding of Life Sciences manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
    • Strong understanding of modern data and AI strategy, including data mesh, data products, semantic layers, and AI-driven manufacturing foundations
    • Understanding of GxP and regulatory considerations in pharmaceutical manufacturing
    • U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship

    Accenture Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Accenture and has not been reviewed or approved by Accenture.

    • Healthcare Strength Pay is considered competitive when paired with robust insurance options and other perks that compare well with large consulting and IT services peers. Multiple national medical plan options plus dental and vision are positioned as a core strength of the overall package.
    • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a standout feature through a 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to a set percentage after eligibility. The package is reinforced by additional financial programs such as savings tools and related resources.
    • Parental & Family Support Parental and caregiving supports are presented as a meaningful benefit differentiator through substantial paid parental leave and multiple caregiver-oriented programs. Backup care and fertility/adoption/surrogacy navigation and reimbursements add breadth to family support beyond leave alone.

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