Senior Consultant- Life Sciences- Pre-Clinical R&D - Glasgow

Senior Consultant- Life Sciences- Pre-Clinical R&D - Glasgow Reference Code: 204061-en_GBContract Type: PermanentProfessional Communities: Strategy & Transformation

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client\\\\\\\'s challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.  

YOUR ROLE

In this role you will play a key role in: 

• Support the growth of early R&D and pre-clinical areas within the Life Sciences and Pharma sector to expand current areas of work and projects within the team 

• Lead projects within the early R&D and pre-clinical space for life sciences and pharmaceutical clients, delivering data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to enhance client outcomes  

• Develop and oversee the execution of go-to-market strategies and offers for supporting clients on emerging therapies, ensuring alignment with scientific validation and regulatory requirements. 

• Keep abreast of the latest industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in AI and GenAI technologies in the drug discovery space to maintain a competitive edge and continue providing meaningful support to clients 

• Mentor and lead a team of consultants and researchers, providing guidance and support in complex R&D projects and encouraging continuous professional growth. 

As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: 

• Business Development – Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. 

• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. 

• Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc.

YOUR PROFILE

To be successful you’ll bring strong consulting and personal skills with the ability to overcome internal barriers with drive, determination and influencing skills. You’ll have a natural ability to work in mixed teams of colleagues and senior executives and possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll understand the importance of developing a collaborative style and of having fun in the work we do. 

• Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or related fields 

• Good understanding of Early to Pre-Clinical R&D Phase processes, methodologies and innovation/technological advancement around them is desirable 

• Minimum of 4 years of consulting experience in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry, with a proven track record of leading successful projects 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and clients 

NEED TO KNOW

At Capgemini we don’t just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. 

We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. 

Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. 

CSR

We’re also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we’re working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone’s access to a digital world. It’s something we’re really serious about.  In fact, we were even named as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year.  When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a team that does the right thing. 

Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. 

We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance. 

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.