Overview
Consulting - Business Transformation - Life Sciences R&D - Senior at EY. Our Life Sciences Consulting Services helps clients balance protecting the business with driving measurable value and supporting client engagements in strategic planning, operating model optimization, and R&D transformation across discovery, pre-clinical, clinical, translational, and post-market surveillance / real-world evidence in life sciences and healthcare settings.
The senior role will support and lead client engagements, build solutions, and innovate in the market, working with large pharma, biotechnology, academic medical centers, health systems, cancer centers, children's hospitals, and more.
Your Key Responsibilities
A majority of your time will be spent supporting client engagement teams and delivering professional services in life sciences and health domains for a wide variety of clients.
Skills And Attributes For Success
- Foundational understanding of R&D processes, terminology, and challenges across areas such as preclinical research, clinical development, regulatory affairs and quality and safety functions
- Strong intellectual curiosity and proactive approach to continuously deepen knowledge of evolving scientific, technological, and business trends in R&D to better serve client needs
- Strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills to dissect challenges, interpret data, and deliver evidence-based insights
- Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in written and verbal formats, tailoring messages for diverse audiences including senior executives
- Confident and professional demeanor that builds trust and credibility with client and internal teams, including senior leadership
- Proactively understands client needs, adapts to evolving priorities, and consistently delivers value through collaboration and responsiveness
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, workstreams, and deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs
- Works well within diverse teams, fosters knowledge sharing, and supports junior colleagues through coaching and mentorship
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and fast-paced environments typical of consulting engagements
To qualify for the role, you must have
Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, health, or a related field3-4 years of relevant experience in management consulting in life sciences and / or health, and / or direct industry experience in an R&D setting (e.g., pharma, biotech, CRO, academic medical center, cancer centers, etc.)Working knowledge of key R&D functions, including preclinical research, clinical trial execution / clinical development, regulatory affairs, and quality or safety functionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience applying structured consulting methods to complex business challengesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex issues into actionable insightsProficiency in core business tools, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPointDemonstrated executive presence and professionalism in client-facing settings, including the ability to engage with senior stakeholders (e.g., C-Suite, VPs, functional heads)Willingness to travel based on project requirements and client needsIdeally, you'll also have
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS, PhD) in life sciences, business, public health, or a related disciplinePrior R&D / clinical trials / clinical development consulting experienceExperience supporting R&D transformations, operating model design, or process optimization initiativesFamiliarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GxP, ICH, FDA) and compliance requirements in R&D environmentsExposure to tools and platforms commonly used in R&D and clinical development functions, such as clinical trial management systems (CTMS)What We Look For
We're interested in motivated professionals with a passion for life sciences, healthcare and R&D, who bring strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and a client-focused mindset. Successful candidates thrive in dynamic, team-oriented environments, demonstrate executive presence, and are eager to solve complex challenges to help clients advance innovation and improve performance across the R&D lifecycle across health and life sciences.
What We Offer You
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $97,300 to $178,300. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $116,700 to $202,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
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