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Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC

Princeton, NJ · Hybrid

$157K - $207K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Directs and coordinate regulatory activities of external consultants in consultation with Global ... Fifteen years' previous CMC drug development and regulatory experience (both US and EU\ preferably ...

$157K - $207K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Directs and coordinate regulatory activities of external consultants in consultation with Global ... Fifteen years' previous CMC drug development and regulatory experience (both US and EU\ preferably ...

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How much do cmc consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for cmc consultant in the United States is $38.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CMC consultant?

CMC consultants are professionals who specialize in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and related industries. Their primary role is to provide expert guidance on the development, manufacturing, and regulatory submission of drug products, ensuring compliance with international standards. They assist companies in preparing CMC documentation for regulatory agencies, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and optimizing processes for quality and efficiency. CMC consultants often work on projects involving drug formulation, process validation, analytical method development, and quality control. Their expertise is crucial for bringing safe and effective therapies to market.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CMC consultant?

To thrive as a CMC Consultant, you need a deep understanding of Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) regulations, pharmaceutical development, and quality assurance, often supported by an advanced degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with regulatory submission systems, GMP compliance tools, and relevant documentation software is typically required. Strong project management, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and interpret complex regulatory requirements. These skills ensure successful regulatory submissions, product quality, and compliance throughout the drug development lifecycle.

How does a CMC consultant typically interact with cross-functional teams during a project?

As a CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) Consultant, you'll frequently collaborate with cross-functional teams such as regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and product development. Your role involves translating technical manufacturing and analytical requirements into documentation that meets regulatory standards, while also ensuring alignment with project timelines and goals. Regular meetings, written reports, and collaborative problem-solving are integral parts of daily responsibilities, helping to ensure seamless communication and efficient progress toward regulatory submissions and product launches.

What is the difference between Cmc Consultant vs Regulatory Affairs Specialist?

AspectCmc ConsultantRegulatory Affairs Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in life sciences, often with certifications in CMC or related fieldsBachelor's degree in life sciences, with certifications in regulatory affairs or compliance
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, pharmaceutical or biotech companies, project-based rolesIn-house regulatory departments, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies
Industry UsageCommonly hired for CMC-related projects, product development, and compliance consultingResponsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, submissions, and communication with authorities

The main difference between a Cmc Consultant and a Regulatory Affairs Specialist lies in their focus and work setting. Cmc Consultants typically work on product development and compliance projects within consulting firms or client companies, while Regulatory Affairs Specialists handle ongoing regulatory submissions and compliance within organizations. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

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Manufacturing Consultant - Life Sciences - Digital CMC / PLM

Accenture

Houston, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Accenture helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.

WHO WE ARE
We are Accenture's Supply Chain and Engineering reinvention partner for Life Sciences. We embed innovation, intelligence, and AI-native operations into the way the world designs, engineers, manufactures, and distributes products. We serve Life Sciences clients across the value chain to help bring lifesaving medicines and products to patients through harnessing the power of advanced technologies.

The Work:
Accenture is seeking a Consultant to drive project execution in Digital CMC and PLM transformation work within our Supply Chain & Engineering practice for Life Sciences. We work with our pharmaceutical, biotech, medical technology, distributor and consumer health clients globally to redefine the future of the life sciences industry: combining the latest technology with scientific breakthroughs to revolutionize how medical treatments are discovered, developed and delivered to patients around the world.

This role drives the enablement of digital thread and data backbone concepts at our clients to build foundational building blocks for AI and agentic operations.

Key Responsibilities:
At a Consultant level, key responsibilities could include:

  • Support project delivery of business and technology transformations by utilizing deep industry expertise in PLM, CMC, tech transfer, data as a product, knowledge graphs, data lineage, and AI-enabled business and technology transformation work

  • Understand business value levers for PLM and CMC reinvention across pharmaceuticals, biotech, MedTech and beyond including upstream R&D and downstream commercialization

  • Build and apply technical, industry, organization, and functional knowledge to support efforts in selling opportunities to existing and new clients

  • Engage deeply in project delivery with hands-on work executing against program priorities, leading work products, and coaching and mentoring others

  • Bring effective communications to manage both internal and external relationships and deliver with excellence

  • Support practice and people development across PLM, digital CMC, product development, product launch and data management in addition to day to day project delivery excellence

Travel Requirements:

Travel is required for this role and could vary from 0-75%.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

  • Minimum of3years experienceas part of a team focused consulting or industry in life sciences supply chain and manufacturing space in digital CMC and PLM

  • Demonstrated exposure to material flow and manufacturing engineering in automotive/industrial manufacturing plants. Experience with some of the workstreamsinvolvedfor example: designingmaterial deliveryroutes,performing2D/3Dsimulations, IT/OT integration considerations, PFEP, business case considerations when deploying automated mobile robots (AMRs).Understanding ofkeyvendors, risks,technologiesin this space is of critical importance.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • Experience withshop floor change management, performance improvement, businesscaseand value management

  • Understanding of related ERP modules

  • Understanding ofPlant Control Systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, etc.)

  • Experience withsimulation in factory environments

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum4years' work experience). Industrial or engineering degree is preferred

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/26/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600

Colorado $63,800 to $177,800

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Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300

Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800

New York $66,300 to $205,800

New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800

Virginia $59,100 to $189,300

Washington $80,200 to $189,300


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