Overview
Consulting - Business Transformation - Life Sciences R&D - Senior. EY is seeking a senior consultant to support and lead client engagements, build solutions, and innovate in the market within our Life Sciences Consulting Services. Our practice helps clients shape strategic innovation priorities, improve operational efficiency, and embed compliance across the R&D value chain including discovery, pre-clinical, clinical, translational, and post-market surveillance / real-world evidence in life sciences and healthcare settings.
Your Role
This senior role will spend most of your time focused on providing client services in areas such as strategic planning, business transformation, organizational structure and operating model optimization, clinical trial acceleration, complex data analytics, research compliance and regulatory affairs, and technology implementation support. You will work with large pharma, biotechnology, academic medical centers, health systems, cancer centers, children's hospitals, and more, supporting client engagements and leading initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Support client engagement teams and work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services in life sciences and health domains.
- Lead and contribute to client engagements, develop solutions, and drive market innovation within EY Life Sciences Consulting.
- Assist in strategic planning, operating model design, and organizational structure optimization.
- Support clinical trial acceleration, data analytics, and regulatory affairs activities; assist with technology implementation for R&D functions.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, health, or a related field.3-4 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).Working knowledge of key R&D functions including preclinical research, clinical trial execution / clinical development, regulatory affairs, and quality or safety functions.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to apply structured consulting methods to complex business challenges.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders; executive presence and professionalism in client-facing settings.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.Willingness to travel based on project requirements and client needs.Ideally, You'll Also Have
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) in life sciences, business, public health, or related discipline.Prior R&D / clinical trials / clinical development consulting experience.Experience supporting R&D transformations, operating model design, or process optimization initiatives.Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GxP, ICH, FDA) and compliance requirements in R&D environments.Experience with tools and platforms used in R&D and clinical development (e.g., CTMS).What We Look For
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 in health and life sciences.
What We Offer You
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package with regional salary ranges; Total Rewards includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k), and a wide range of paid time off options.Hybrid model : most client-facing roles are expected to work in person 40-60% of the time over a project or year.Flexible vacation policy and time off for holidays and personal needs to support well-being.EY focuses on high ethical standards and integrity; EY is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. For details, contact EY's Talent Shared Services Team (TSS).
Note
This posting includes information about the position; EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis. California applicants : please refer to additional information provided.
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