Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Commercial Lead - Pharma Construction, ANS

Communications, Media & Technology - Life Sciences | Full-Time Job No. 0ebd45ed-751c-4490-96d2-7dc6140c727a | Multiple Locations
THE WORK:

• You'll lead commercial activities across the project lifecycle from bid preparation to contract negotiation, change management, and invoicing.
• You'll develop and manage cost plans, forecasts, and risk registers, providing detailed reports and analytics to senior leadership.
• You'll manage formal bid processes, analyze proposals, and lead subcontractor negotiations to secure optimal outcomes.
• You'll administer contracts to ensure compliance with terms, milestones, and payment schedules.
• You'll implement change control processes, ensuring commercial impacts are evaluated and approved before execution.
• You'll drive value engineering initiatives to achieve cost savings and performance improvements aligned with pharma standards.
• You'll collaborate with procurement teams to balance cost, quality, and supply chain in purchasing decisions.
• You'll support CAPEX planning with accurate estimates and ensure alignment with project budget and schedule.
• You'll oversee commercial compliance through audits, working with QA/Validation to ensure GMP and regulatory adherence.
• You'll mentor the commercial team and integrate commercial metrics into project performance dashboards.

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC * Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

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$155,000 - $190,000 a year

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HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in commercial management on large-scale construction projects (pharma, life sciences, data center, mission-critical).
• Proven expertise in cost management, contract administration, procurement, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical construction (FDA GMP, ISO, cleanroom standards, Annex 1).
• Strong negotiating skills and proficiency in contract formats (FIDIC, NEC, AIA).
• Advanced skills in forecasting, cost modeling, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at senior levels.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Masters degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial management on large-scale construction projects (pharma, life sciences, data center, mission-critical).
• Professional certification such as MRICS, MCIPS, PMI, or equivalent.
• Experience with value engineering in regulated environments.
• Comfort working in matrixed and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project controls tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and cost software (CostX, SAP).

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