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EY Business Transformation – Life Sciences – Manager

Our clients operate in a world where achieving and sustaining performance is more difficult than ever. EY’s Life Sciences Consulting Services team assists clients in finding the right balance between protecting the business and driving measurable value. 

The opportunity

EY has a robust life sciences commercial practice, helping clients with strategic growth, business transformation, and commercial excellence. This senior role within our Consulting practice will have the opportunity to lead large engagements, build solutions, lead teams, and innovate in the market. Our practice works with large pharma, biotechnology, medical device manufacturers, and medical technology industries. 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: business transformation, commercial operations, commercial data and analytics, commercial strategy, market access, growth strategy, operating model optimization, technology implementation and enterprise transformation. 

Your key responsibilities

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

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong prior experience in Life Science commercial strategy with a focus on operational models. Additional experience in market access and commercial analytics will be a plus

• Prior experience working in Strategy focused boutique life sciences or internal strategy roles with top biopharma clients (e.g., Merck, Pfizer, BMS)

• Experience managing a team of at least 5 reports in a dynamics fast paced setting

• Effectively manage and motivate client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds

• Leading large-scale client engagements and consistently delivering quality client services

• Monitoring progress, managing risk and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes

• Managing expectations of client service delivery and staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business

• Fostering an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment by playing an active role in counselling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization

• Developing and maintaining long-term client relationships and networks.

• Developing relationships with team members across all EY practices to serve client needs

• Remaining current on new developments in the life sciences advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge 

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Biology, Pharmacology

• 6+ years biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience and experience providing advisory services in these industries, focused in at least one of the following areas:

• Commercial analytics

• Brand strategy

• Pricing and market access

• Commercial operations model transformation

• Digital campaign management strategy

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical datasets (e.g. pricing databases, prescription and claims databases, etc.)

• Experience with commercial operations and analytics

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• The executive presence to interact with the C-Suite

• A willingness to travel to meet client needs

• Significant advisory/consulting experience is within life sciences is required 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Life science or biomedical background and experience in data analytics and commercial operations

• PhD in life sciences or bio-focused engineering discipline 

What we look for

We’re interested in passionate leaders with a strong vision, those who enjoying working collaboratively to solve problems, and a desire to stay on top of trends in the Life Sciences industry. If you have a strong passion for helping businesses in finding the right balance between protecting the business and driving measurable value – then this role is for you. If you have brand strategy, commercial operations, or commercial data and analytics experience, we want to hear from you.

What we offer

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 $127,100 to $233,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $152,500 to $264,800. 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.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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