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

EY, Westlake Village, California, United States, 91361

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Overview

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. EY’s Life Sciences Consulting Services helps clients accelerate patient impact by shaping strategic priorities, improving operational efficiency, and embedding compliance across the R&D value chain (discovery, pre-clinical, clinical, translational, and post-market surveillance / real-world evidence) in life sciences and healthcare settings. This manager role within our Consulting practice will have the opportunity to lead and manage client engagements, build solutions, and innovate in the market. Your 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 serves 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 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. Responsibilities

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

Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, health, or a related field 5-7 years of relevant experience in life sciences and/or health in an R&D setting (e.g., pharma, biotech, CRO, academic medical center, cancer centers, etc.), including prior experience in a management consulting role Comprehensive understanding of key R&D functions, including preclinical research, clinical trial execution / clinical development, regulatory affairs, and quality or safety functions Prior experience managing complex projects or initiatives and overseeing teams of at least 3-5 individuals Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience applying structured consulting methods to complex business challenges Excellent 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 Demonstrated executive presence and professionalism in client-facing settings, including the ability to engage with senior stakeholders Willingness to travel based on project requirements and client needs Preferred qualifications

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS, PhD) in life sciences, business, public health, or a related discipline Experience supporting R&D transformations, operating model design, or process optimization initiatives Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GxP, ICH, FDA) and compliance requirements in R&D environments Familiarity with tools and platforms commonly used in R&D functions, such as clinical trial management systems (CTMS) What we look for

We’re interested in motivated professionals with a passion for life sciences 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. What we offer

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. Comprehensive compensation and benefits package with detailed salary ranges and total rewards, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off Hybrid work model with most client-serving roles expected to work in person 40-60% of the time Flexible vacation policy and designated holidays, with accommodations for personal and family needs Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis. For California residents, please refer to the additional information link provided in the posting. Equal employment opportunity

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you need assistance applying online or requesting an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact EY’s Talent Shared Services Team.

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