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Life Sciences HR Transformation Principal Director

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Accenture

Jan 22

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Charlotte

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HR transformation, digital HR, or HR technology consulting with at least 5 years in a senior managerial or leadership role.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience leading large-scale HR transformation projects.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in designing and implementing HR operating models, shared services, and outsourcing strategies.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the Life Sciences Industry.
  • In-depth understanding of leading HR platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM) and their role in transforming HR operations and the employee experience.
  • Expertise in evaluating HRIS, talent management systems, and AI-driven solutions.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and technology selection processes.
  • Strong understanding of HR operating models, including shared services, outsourcing, and service delivery optimization.
  • Ability to design and optimize HR operating models that integrate digital tools to drive efficiency and business outcomes.
  • Proven experience enhancing employee engagement and well-being through innovative HR strategies and digital solutions.
  • Ability to design employee-centric HR solutions that align with company culture and business objectives.
  • Expertise in managing complex projects from strategy to execution, on time, within budget, and with quality.
  • Familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
  • Skilled in leading business development leadership and building strong client relationships.
  • Experience writing compelling proposals and presenting to senior leadership to win HR transformation engagements.
  • Contributions to industry thought leadership through writing, speaking engagements, and research.
  • Active participation in industry events to stay current on HR transformation trends.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building trusted relationships with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to influence senior leadership on HR strategy and technology decisions.
  • Ability to think strategically and develop innovative HR solutions that leverage digital technologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex HR transformation concepts into clear, actionable strategies.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to align HR transformation with organizational goals.
  • Experience with workforce analytics and creating HR dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau.
  • Experience with global clients and knowledge of international HR practices and compliance.
  • Certification in Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Client Leadership & Relationship Management
  • Build strong, trusted long-term relationships with senior client stakeholders.
  • Advise clients on HR operating models, technology, and transformation strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Build perspectives on how the HR Strategy needs to evolve based on the evolution of the business strategy.
  • Help clients optimize HR functions for efficiency, scalability, and strategic alignment.
  • HR Transformation Strategy and Value Case
  • Develop and implement HR transformation strategies that blend traditional HR practices with digital innovations like AI, GenAI, and automation.
  • Leverage analytics to assess current HR operations and design future-state models with technology-driven solutions to improve talent management, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
  • Drive HR activity analysis to understand allocations of HR staff time and effort; compare to industry benchmarks and leading practices. Recommend options to optimize HR resource allocation and align with organizational goals.
  • Work with clients to create HR transformation value cases and roadmaps that align HR with business strategy and deliver measurable outcomes.
  • HR Operating Model and Service Delivery Framework
  • Design new HR operating models and service delivery frameworks for clients, infusing leading practices from areas such as employee experience, digital HR, shared services, and outsourcing.
  • Lead HR organization design efforts, articulating interaction models, location strategy, and sizing.
  • Employee Experience & Talent Management
  • Lead initiatives to enhance employee experience through personalization, engagement, and alignment with company culture.
  • Use HR technology, process improvement methodologies and data analytics to improve talent acquisition, performance management, and employee well-being.
  • Design talent management frameworks that integrate automation and AI to optimize workforce planning.
  • HR Technology Evaluation & Selection
  • Lead the evaluation and selection of HR technologies (e.g., HRIS, AI tools) that fit client needs, culture, and business goals.
  • Guide clients through the vendor selection process, including creating RFPs and evaluating capabilities.
  • Generative AI & Emerging Technologies
  • Articulate how organizations should leverage GenAI and other advanced technologies to improve the HR function.
  • Stay up-to-date on emerging digital HR trends and bring innovative solutions to clients.
  • HR Operations, Shared Services & Outsourcing
  • Advise clients on transforming HR operations through shared services, outsourcing, and integrating digital tools and automation.
  • Help clients evaluate sourcing options, driving cost efficiency and quality.
  • Design and implement HR operating models leveraging these components.
  • Process Optimization & Automation
  • Lead initiatives to streamline HR processes using automation, AI tools, and data analytics.
  • Implement intelligent automation solutions to enhance process efficiency, scalability and accuracy.
  • Project Management & Delivery
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of HR transformation projects, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
  • Manage cross-functional teams to execute solutions across HR domains.
  • Integrate new technologies like cloud-based HR systems and AI platforms into existing HR ecosystems.
  • Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Guide change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions to new HR processes and technologies.
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with key business leaders and fostering buy-in and commitment at all levels of the organization.
  • Empower clients with the knowledge and tools needed to activate, apply, and sustain transformation initiatives long-term.
  • Business Development & Sales
  • Lead business development efforts by identifying and generating new HR transformation opportunities, building on strong relationships with prospective clients.
  • Write and present high-quality client proposals, business cases, and RFP responses that clearly articulate the value of our HR transformation capabilities, ensuring alignment with client needs and expectations.
  • Support business growth by working closely with senior leadership on strategic business development initiatives, offerings, and cultivating a pipeline of potential opportunities.
  • Practitioner Development, Thought Leadership, and Innovation
  • Develop and coach practitioners on the functional craft of HR Transformation; support learning programs and training efforts to develop our people.
  • Contribute to thought leadership on HR transformation trends and emerging areas of interest.
  • Represent Accenture at industry events and conferences to enhance visibility and reputation.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the HR Transformation practice.
  • Travel: As needed, up to 80%

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Life Sciences HR Transformation Principal Director role?

The primary focus of this role is to lead and shape how organizations approach HR in the digital age, specifically through executing HR transformation projects that integrate digital solutions and optimize HR functions to enhance business performance and employee satisfaction.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include client leadership and relationship management, developing HR transformation strategies, designing HR operating models, enhancing employee experience and talent management, evaluating HR technologies, leading project management and delivery efforts, and driving business development and sales initiatives.

What is the expected travel requirement for this role?

The role requires travel as needed, up to 80%.

What are the basic qualifications required for this position?

Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in HR transformation or HR technology consulting, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial or leadership role, as well as experience in large-scale HR transformation projects and designing HR operating models.

Is experience in the Life Sciences industry required for this role?

Yes, a minimum of 3 years of experience in the Life Sciences industry is required.

What specific skills or expertise are considered a bonus for applicants?

Bonus skills include expertise in HR technology platforms, HR operating model design, employee experience focus, project management and delivery experience, business development and sales skills, thought leadership and innovation, and advanced data analytics capabilities.

What type of work environment does this position entail?

This position involves collaborating with C-suite executives and senior leaders, requiring a strategic consulting environment that demands strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders.

Does Accenture provide opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role involves developing and coaching practitioners on HR transformation, supporting learning programs, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the HR Transformation practice.

How does Accenture view diversity and inclusion within the organization?

Accenture is committed to diversity and believes that every individual should feel a sense of belonging. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the company culture, enhancing innovation and creativity.

Are there specific certification requirements for applicants?

While not mandatory, certifications in Agile or Scrum methodologies are considered beneficial for this role.

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1989
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Mission & Purpose

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations Services, and Accenture Song—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities.

Culture & Values

  • Client Value Creation

    Enabling clients to become high-performance businesses and creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value.

  • One Global Network

    Leveraging the power of global insight, relationships, collaboration and learning to deliver exceptional service to clients wherever they do business

  • Respect for the Individual

    Valuing diversity and unique contributions, fostering a trusting, open and inclusive environment and treating each person in a manner that reflects Accenture’s values.

  • Best People

    Attracting, developing and retaining the best talent for our business, challenging our people, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment.

  • Integrity

    Being ethically unyielding and honest and inspiring trust by saying what we mean, matching our behaviors to our words and taking responsibility for our actions.

  • Stewardship

    Fulfilling our obligation of building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations, protecting the Accenture brand, meeting our commitments to stakeholders, acting with an owner mentality, developing our people and helping improve communities and the global environment.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage

    Employees have a choice of national plans (PPO, EPO, HDHP) covering a wide range of medical services and prescription drugs.

  • Parental leave

    16 weeks paid maternity leave for birth parents. 8 weeks paid time off for other parents

  • Flexible work arrangements

    Flexible work arrangements help employees achieve work/life balance while also meeting Accenture’s business needs.

  • Paid time off

    PTO encompasses traditional vacation time along with paid sick leave; days vary based on level and tenure from 17 to 27 per year.

  • Holidays

    We provide 8 paid standard holidays and 2 culture days (for any days you choose), in addition to the PTO program.

  • Life Insurance

    Accenture provides you with a basic level of coverage and you can purchase more coverage for yourself and your family.

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