Consulting - Business Transformation - Life Sciences R&D - StaffEY • Sacramento, CA, US

Consulting - Business Transformation - Life Sciences R&D - Staff

EY • Sacramento, CA, US

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Consulting - Business Transformation - Life Sciences R&D - Staff

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At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

EY has a robust, purpose-driven life sciences research and development (R&D) practice which aims to inspire and enable our clients to accelerate patient impact. 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. This staff role within our Consulting practice will have the opportunity to support client engagements and innovate in the market. Our practice works with large pharma, biotechnology, academic medical centers, health systems, cancer centers, children's hospitals, and more. You will be an integral member of our life sciences consulting team and spend most of your time focused on providing client services in the following areas : 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.

Your Key Responsibilities

A majority of your time will be spent supporting client engagement teams and working with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services in life sciences and health domain.

Skills And Attributes For Success

Basic understanding of R&D processes, terminology, and challenges across areas such as preclinical research, clinical development, regulatory affairs and quality and safety functions
Ability to work collaboratively within teams, contributing to a positive and productive team environment
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
Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly in written and verbal formats
Confident and professional demeanor that builds trust and credibility with client and internal teams
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs
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 field

1-2 years of relevant experience in life sciences and / or health (e.g., pharma, biotech, CRO, academic medical center, cancer centers, etc), preferably in an R&D setting

Basic 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

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex issues into actionable insights

Proficiency in core business tools, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Willingness to travel based on project requirements and client needs

Ideally, you'll also have

Advanced coursework, certifications, or degree (e.g., MBA, MS, PhD) in life sciences, business, public health, or a related discipline

Prior R&D / clinical trials / clinical development consulting experience

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GxP, ICH, FDA) and compliance requirements in R&D environments

Exposure 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

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

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 $69,700 to $114,800. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $83,500 to $130,600. 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

Professional Services

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