PwC’s Advisory Acceleration Centre is looking for an Experienced Associate specializing in Pharma & Life Sciences (PLS) R&D – Health Transformation to join our Management Consulting team in Bangalore. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with global clients, driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation in the healthcare sector.
Key Responsibilities:
1. R&D Operations & Strategic Planning
- Support pharmaceutical R&D operations, including portfolio management, financial planning, and clinical trial data management.
- Conduct qualitative & quantitative benchmarking to optimize R&D processes.
- Work with clinical trial data systems, ETL processes, and data migration.
- Utilize Python, SQL, and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) for data analysis.
- Assist in clinical systems validation, regulatory compliance, and governance reporting.
2. Clinical Trial Strategy
- Develop clinical trial design strategies (protocol design, site selection, patient recruitment).
- Analyze decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) and patient burden assessments.
- Ensure compliance with GCP, FDA, and EMA regulations.
- Leverage AI/ML applications to enhance trial efficiency.
- Use databases like ClinicalTrials.gov, TrialTrove, and EudraCT for insights.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
✅ Education:
- MBA/MHA from a top-tier B-school
- M.Pharm, MBBS/BDS + MBA, MS in Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Sciences
✅ Experience:
- 1-3 years in pharma R&D, clinical trials, or healthcare consulting
- Strong knowledge of US/EU healthcare regulations
✅ Technical Skills:
- Python, SQL, R, Power BI, Tableau
- ETL, data pipelines, cloud technologies
- Anaplan, Planisware, CTMS systems (preferred)
✅ Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication & stakeholder management
- Ability to work in a global delivery model
About PwC – Health Transformation Team
PwC’s Health Transformation (HT) team works with leading pharmaceutical companies, payers, and healthcare providers to optimize R&D, commercial strategies, and operational efficiency. We help clients navigate market expansion, cost transformation, and digital innovation in healthcare.
Why Join PwC?
✔ Work with Fortune 500 healthcare clients
✔ Exposure to cutting-edge AI/ML applications in clinical trials
✔ Global career growth opportunities
✔ Competitive salary & benefits
