Research Associate, Life Sciences Jobs in Michigan

We Are:

Accenture’s SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We bring reinvention to life using design thinking, modern delivery methodologies, embedding AI into the way we deliver and into business processes.

Additionally, the Life Sciences Industry is going through remarkable levels of transformation with new therapies that improve lives of patients, new implantable devices that improve health and wellness and much more global supply chains. SAP technologies power these organizations with modern cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions, and Accenture is the undisputed market leader in this industry.

We are continuously expanding our SAP team with advisory skills to continue to drive transformation at scale for our clients.

You Are:

You have a passion for storytelling and for originating, selling and delivering SAP-based Finance Transformation projects that make a positive impact in your clients’ business? Are you inspired by working with the best companies in their industries? Want a role that provides you with a sense of purpose and satisfaction? Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world

Thrive in our highly collaborative, digitally-driven and innovation-led environment. Nurture your talent for thoughtful and game changing solutions in our inclusive culture that values diversity of ideas, experiences and backgrounds.

You are a confident leader who spots and stays ahead of the SAP platform , industry and Finance trends and knows how to translate client goals into clear and actionable outcomes that everyone can get behind. You know how to fully utilize the capabilities of various SAP platforms to drive business value, transform end-to-end functions and drive leading practices for your clients in markets all over the globe. The more complex their challenges, the more excited you are about leading the charge to solve them.

The Work:

Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to:

• Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future)

• Lead customers in defining their SAP journey through the development of business cases & roadmaps including during sales origination, proposal development and client presentations

• Architect e2e Finance solutions that leverage SAP technologies, custom apps, & add on partner solutions

• Clearly explain SAP’s Business AI strategy, including an understanding of its capabilities and roadmap. Identify functional areas expertise where AI can deliver real value to clients

• Experience in deployment of AI use cases within SAP delivery to improve efficiency and ability to explain how these AI-driven improvements can enhance project delivery

• Advise, design and deliver Finance solutions based on the latest industry and technology best practices leveraging a SAP solutions and embedded innovation.

• Lead large project teams of varying size and scope – helping them achieve transformational roadmaps - onsite with clients or within Accenture

• Become a trusted expert and advisor to your clients, team, and Accenture Leadership by staying current on regulations, trends, and innovations across your area of expertise

• Be a thought leader, build assets and best practices and develop the next level of transformation experts

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements

What You Need:

• Minimum of 7 years experience as a SAP Functional Solution Architect and Process Integration Lead, with extensive functional and technical knowledge of Finance processes for the Life Sciences Industry

• Minimum 7 years of experience in SAP projects supporting Life Sciences clients and/or Industry (SAP support / managed services experience will not be considered for this requirement)

• Minimum of 4 years experience with SAP Finance Integrations with other cross-functional areas.

• At least 3 end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations, including project planning, estimation, and solution architecture for Life Sciences projects or clients

• Experience managing SAP delivery teams, in a Global Delivery Model, including but not limited to the following responsibilities: driving complex workshops and leading design decisions, as well as leading the design and execution of system build, configuration, testing, cutover, go-live in the SAP Supply Chain area

• Prior experience in an Advisory/Consulting role

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum of 12 years of work experience). If holding an Associate’s degree, a minimum of 6 years of equivalent work experience is required.

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We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/15/2026.

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New York $122,700 to $338,300
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Virginia $122,700 to $311,200
Washington $141,100 to $311,200

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