Computer System Validation - Staff Consultant - Life Sciences

Location: New York, Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Hoboken, McLean, Philadelphia, Washington The opportunity The Life Sciences Risk Consulting Services team supports organizations operating in highly regulated environments where validated systems, reliable data, and regulatory compliance are critical to business performance and patient safety. In this role, you will work with life sciences clients to define, implement, and maintain computer systems validation (CSV) and assurance practices across GxP‑regulated systems. You will help clients establish risk‑based validation approaches aligned with regulatory expectations, industry standards, and system delivery models, ensuring systems are fit for intended use throughout their lifecycle. This includes supporting validation activities across quality, laboratory, manufacturing, and enterprise platforms, and ensuring data integrity across integrated system landscapes. The role involves partnering with business, quality, and technology stakeholders to align validation strategy with system development, implementation, and change activities, while supporting audit readiness and ongoing compliance with global regulatory requirements. Your key responsibilities Support computer systems validation (CSV) activities to help ensure GxP‑regulated systems are fit for intended use and compliant with regulatory expectations. Execute validation and testing activities using established risk‑based strategies across the system lifecycle. Assist in integrating validation activities within SDLC and delivery models while maintaining compliance with defined standards. Contribute to validation planning by supporting development of scope, approach, and alignment with quality and delivery models. Support project workstreams by executing assigned validation tasks, meeting timelines, and coordinating with team members. Prepare and maintain validation documentation, ensuring traceability and supporting change management for validated systems. Assist with data integrity efforts, audit readiness activities, and ongoing compliance across regulated systems. You will also be expected to work as part of a team to consistently deliver quality client services by applying technical knowledge, following established methodologies, and supporting the development of client relationships. Full‑time employment. Travel required up to 40%. Skills and attributes for success Strong grounding in CSV, SDLC, and Agile delivery models. Practical experience with risk‑based validation and testing methodologies. Solid understanding of GxP regulations, including 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and data integrity guidance. Ability to translate regulatory expectations into pragmatic, scalable validation approaches. Experience working across manufacturing, quality, IT, and automation teams. Clear, structured communication and strong documentation skills. Effectively working on teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Demonstrating technical capabilities and professional knowledge. To qualify for the role you must have A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field and at least three years of related work experience. 1–2 years of life sciences experience, including exposure to regulatory requirements, GxP business processes, system validation, risk management, compliance programs, or integration of risk management functions. Willingness and ability to travel as needed to meet client service requirements. Ability to work in a flexible environment, including client sites, EY offices, and virtual settings. A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Ability to support domestic and, as needed, international travel; a valid passport is required or the ability to obtain one. Ideally, you’ll also have Experience in validating and implementing MES and other ERP systems, Veeva Vaults (Quality, Clinical, Regulatory, Safety), LIMS, and/or Validation Lifecycle Management Systems. What we look for We are interested in passionate leaders with strong delivery capability, and a strong desire to stay on top of trends in the life sciences industry. If you have a strong passion for helping businesses drive measurable value while serving patients, then this role is for you. What we offer you 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 $73,900 to $121,800. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $88,700 to $138,500. 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. 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 accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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