Business Transformation

Description:

EY is seeking a Manager for Business Transformation in Life Sciences R&D to join their Consulting practice. This role focuses on helping clients accelerate patient impact through strategic innovation, operational efficiency, and compliance across the R&D value chain. The manager will lead client engagements, build solutions, and drive innovation with clients such as large pharma, biotech, academic medical centers, health systems, cancer centers, and children’s hospitals. Key areas of focus include strategic planning, business transformation, organizational optimization, clinical trial acceleration, complex data analytics, research compliance, regulatory affairs, and technology implementation support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support client engagement teams, delivering professional services in life sciences R&D.

• Provide leadership on projects across discovery, pre-clinical, clinical, translational, and post-market surveillance/real-world evidence.

• Oversee multiple workstreams and ensure high-quality outputs on complex projects.

• Communicate findings and insights clearly to clients, including senior executives.

• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

• Continuously update knowledge of scientific, technological, and business trends in R&D.

Skills & Attributes for Success:

• Deep understanding of R&D processes, terminology, and challenges (preclinical, clinical development, regulatory affairs, quality/safety).

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Leadership and team motivation capabilities.

• Advanced quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to engage senior stakeholders.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and fast-paced consulting environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, health, or a related field.

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in life sciences or health R&D, including management consulting.

• Prior experience managing complex projects and teams of at least 3–5 individuals.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and consulting methodology experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other core business tools.

• Executive presence and professionalism in client-facing settings.

• Willingness to travel based on project requirements.

Preferred / Ideal Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) in life sciences, business, public health, or related discipline.

• Experience with R&D transformations, operating model design, or process optimization.

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (GxP, ICH, FDA) and compliance in R&D.

• Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and other R&D platforms.

Benefits & Culture:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental, pension/401(k), and paid time off.

• Hybrid work model: 40–60% in-person collaboration for client-facing roles.

• Flexible vacation policy with EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, and Personal/Family Care leave.

• Inclusive and diverse culture with globally connected teams.