R&D Quality Manager

Work you'll do

• Leading client engagements focused on research and development, quality, and business transformation initiatives
• Managing project workstreams, timelines, deliverables, and day-to-day coordination across cross-functional stakeholders
• Assessing current-state processes and operating models and developing recommendations for improvement and execution
• Translating business objectives into actionable implementation plans, governance structures, and performance measures
• Supporting business development efforts through proposal development, client presentations, and practice-building activities

A successful candidate would possess these skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte’s Life Sciences team works with organizations across the sector to address strategic, operational, and regulatory priorities. The team supports clients through transformation initiatives that improve performance, strengthen quality, and enable innovation across the enterprise. Professionals in this practice collaborate across functional and industry specialties to deliver practical, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in Life Sciences, consulting, or industry transformation roles
• 3+ years of experience leading project workstreams, client deliverables, or cross-functional initiatives
• Experience developing operating model, process improvement, or transformation recommendations
• Experience creating executive-level presentations, project plans, and implementation materials
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• May require limited immigration sponsorship.
• Preferred:
• Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, or other advanced degree
• Experience in research and development, quality, or regulatory functions within Life Sciences
• Experience supporting large-scale business or operating model transformation programs
• Experience with program governance, stakeholder management, and implementation planning
• Experience contributing to proposals, business development efforts, or practice development activities

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $155,600 to $306,800.