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Consulting - Business Transformation - Life Sciences R&D - Manager
Consulting - Business Transformation - Life Sciences R&D - ManagerEY • Tulsa, OK, US
Consulting - Business Transformation - Life Sciences R&D - Manager

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

EY • Tulsa, OK, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Location : Anywhere in Country

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.

Our Life Sciences Consulting Services helps clients accelerate patient impact by shaping strategic innovation priorities, improving operational efficiency, and embedding 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 manager role will lead and manage 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.

The opportunity is to lead client engagements focused on 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.

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

    • Ideally, you'll also have

  • 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 (GxP, ICH, FDA) and compliance requirements in R&D environments
  • Familiarity with tools and platforms commonly used in R&D functions, such as 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 You

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a broad Total Rewards program with medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off options.
  • Hybrid work model with most client-facing roles expected to work in person 40-60% of the time over engagements.
  • Flexible vacation policy and time off for holidays, personal / family care, and other leaves to support well-being.

    • Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications on an ongoing 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.

    EY | Building a better working world. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions, in more than 150 countries. EY is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans. For accommodation requests, please contact EY's Talent Shared Services.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries : Professional Services

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