Senior Forward Deployed Industry Consultant, Pharma

SAS

. Serve as a forward-deployed, customer-embedded consultant working directly with business and technical teams within a large pharmaceutical organization .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNew Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $136,948 - $167,380 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering analytics and AI-enabled solutions within the pharmaceutical industry, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical implementations.

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SAS TechnologiesAnalytics Pipeline DesignAI/ML Workflow ImplementationLife Sciences ExpertiseCustomer Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Data ScienceApplied AnalyticsTechnical Solution DeliveryAI-Driven SolutionsAnalytics Method DevelopmentDecisioning SolutionsEnterprise IntegrationPrototypingMetrics DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCreative ThinkingClear CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAS PlatformsAPIsEnterprise SystemsAI TechnologiesAnalytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ConsultingClinical DevelopmentManufacturingQuality AssuranceSupply Chain ManagementCommercial OperationsR&D

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a forward-deployed, customer-embedded consultant working directly with business and technical teams within a large pharmaceutical organization
Lead time-boxed innovation sprints, typically approximately 12 weeks, with continuity across multiple sprints
Design and deliver analytics- and AI-enabled capabilities
Translate real-world business challenges into production-ready solutions built on SAS platforms and integrated into customer systems and workflows
Apply life sciences and pharmaceutical expertise across R&D, clinical development, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial operations
Co-develop analytical methods, metrics, and AI-driven approaches for sponsors and manufacturers
Bridge industry context and technical execution to ensure solutions are innovative, compliant, and usable in regulated environments
Design and implement analytics pipelines, AI/ML workflows, agent-based approaches, and decisioning solutions using SAS technologies, APIs, and enterprise integrations
Rapidly prototype, iterate, and operationalize solutions with customer users
Progress solutions from proof of value to scalable, production-ready capabilities
Partner with Global Account Directors, Account Executives, Industry Consultants, and technical teams to align embedded innovation with account strategy
Support reuse of solutions across SAS
Articulate business value, outcomes, and ROI
Provide structured feedback to SAS teams on customer needs, emerging use cases, and innovation opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in life sciences/pharmaceutical consulting, applied analytics, data science engineering, or technical solution delivery roles
Strong hands-on experience building analytics- or AI-driven solutions in complex enterprise environments
Demonstrated ability to work embedded with customers, including on-site collaboration in New Jersey
Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving settings
Proven capability to translate business requirements into technical implementations that deliver real operational value
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications
Ability to work on complex problems requiring simultaneous understanding of industry, data, and technology
Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking in environments with evolving requirements
Capability to lead initiatives, define working approaches, and coordinate activities across business and technical stakeholders
Clear communication skills with the ability to explain advanced analytical or AI concepts in business terms
Strong relationship-building skills and comfort working across organizational boundaries
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status
Up to 25% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
PPO with low annual deductible and copays
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS
Free onsite health care center for employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan
Pharmacy shipping prescriptions at no additional charge
Industry-leading 401k plan
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
Vacation time and a variety of paid holidays
U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1
Volunteer Time Off
Parental leave
Unlimited paid sick days
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees
Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Commission or discretionary bonus may be available based on company and individual performance