Life Sciences MedTech R&D, Management Consulting Principal Director

About the role

This is a business leadership role within Accenture's Life Sciences MedTech practice, focused on R&D transformation. We are seeking a Principal Director who has built and run a meaningful practice, business unit, or market and is ready to do it again at Accenture scale. You will own a defined segment of our MedTech R&D growth agenda, setting strategy, building the team, originating and closing major client engagements, and being accountable for the P&L. AI fluency is central to how you lead and what you sell.

Responsibilities

• Own a defined segment of Accenture's MedTech R&D practice, including revenue targets, headcount, and margin.
• Develop and execute market strategy: define where to play, how to win, prioritize clients, and differentiate Accenture’s offering.
• Personally source and close transformational engagements with C-suite and VP-level R&D leaders at top MedTech OEMs and emerging digital health companies.
• Design and deploy AI-enabled solutions to accelerate product development, improve clinical operations, and build data-driven R&D organizations.
• Build executive-level client relationships to position Accenture as the long-term strategic partner for R&D transformation.
• Establish thought leadership and market positioning through publications, keynotes, and industry presence.
• Recruit, develop, and retain the next generation of Accenture’s MedTech R&D leaders.

Travel up to 75% to client locations is required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years working in or advising the MedTech R&D industry, with deep expertise in the product development and regulatory lifecycle. Specialization in at least one area: cardiovascular, neuromodulation, surgical robotics, diagnostics, digital health, or adjacent fields.
• Minimum of 10 years in management consulting or with a MedTech firm, with a demonstrated track record in business development, client origination, and practice leadership.
• Minimum of 10 years leading an organization (consulting practice, business unit, or commercial function) with accountability for people, revenue, and strategy.
• A Bachelor’s degree (science, engineering, or health-related field preferred); advanced degree is a strong plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to independently originate and close major engagements with senior buyers at MedTech OEMs.
• Hands-on experience leading or selling AI-enabled R&D transformation, including design and implementation.
• Established senior network of C-suite and VP-level R&D, innovation, and commercial leaders at MedTech OEMs who view you as a trusted advisor.
• Experience building and scaling a consulting practice or business development organization.
• Visible market presence through publications, keynotes, board/advisory roles, or a professional reputation in MedTech R&D.
• Disciplined approach to pipeline management at scale, with portfolio-level thinking about team investments.
• Experience operating at the intersection of R&D, commercial, and technology strategy, connecting Accenture’s capabilities to a client’s enterprise agenda.

Pay

Compensation varies by location and experience. The following ranges are provided as required by local law:

• California: $163,000 to $434,000
• Cleveland: $150,900 to $347,200
• Colorado: $163,000 to $375,000
• District of Columbia: $173,500 to $399,300
• Illinois: $150,900 to $375,000
• Maine: $138,800 to $319,400
• Maryland: $163,000 to $375,000
• Massachusetts: $163,000 to $399,300
• Minnesota: $163,000 to $375,000
• New York: $150,900 to $434,000
• New Jersey: $173,500 to $434,000
• Virginia: $150,900 to $399,300
• Washington: $173,500 to $399,300

Eligible locations include: New York City, NY; Albany, NY; Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Beaverton, OR; Bentonville, AR; Boston, MA; Carmel, IN; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Culver City, CA; Denver, CO; Des Moines, IA; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Irving, TX; Kirkland, WA; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Morristown, NJ; Mountain View, CA; Nashville, TN; Oklahoma City, OK; Overland Park, KS; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Raleigh, NC; Redmond, WA; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Seattle, WA; St. Louis, MO; St. Petersburg, FL; Walnut Creek, CA.

Benefits

Accenture offers a market-competitive suite of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.

For more details, visit Accenture’s U.S. Employee Benefits page.