Digital Lab Transformation - Senior Consultant - Life Sciences (LIMS)

Location: New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Hoboken, Houston, McLean, North Carolina, Philadelphia At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. The opportunity As a Senior in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, you will implement enterprise governance and compliance frameworks, identify control points in need of improvement, optimization, or automation, and liaise with operational risk teams to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. You will support the selection of compliance software and analyze data to guide automated compliance processes. Our clients operate in a world where achieving high performance is just as important as the patients they serve. EY’s Life Sciences team designs and implements solutions in the Life Sciences sector to address risks impacting their organization’s performance and patient safety. The Life Sciences Risk Consulting team focuses on biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturers, and the medical technology industry, enabling clients to leverage the newest technologies securely and at scale. We leverage best practices and high business acumen to ensure the highest level of execution and satisfaction. We are looking for a Senior that can drive innovation and excellence in our lab transformation strategy and lab systems implementation team within the Life Sciences sector. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in lab operations and the underlying technical capability of the systems that support lab operations (including LIMS, ELN, LES, etc.), a proven track record of delivering LIMS implementations and modernization of lab operations, and a passion for leveraging technology to drive significant business outcomes for our clients. Your Key Responsibilities In this pivotal role, you will manage and deliver one or more processes, solutions, and/or projects focused on quality and effective risk management. Continuous process improvement and the identification of innovative solutions through research and analysis will be part of your remit. You will guide others using your depth of expertise and interpret internal/external issues to recommend quality solutions. Meeting performance objectives and metrics set locally will be crucial to your success. Travel (up to 70%) may be required as needed by external clients. The Digital Lab Transformation Senior Consultant helps clients design the operating model of their digital labs with operational excellence. The role helps clients design processes for their labs to deliver against their overall Digital Transformation strategy and to design and deliver clear data strategies to move clients to more agile processes in their operating models. Your role encompasses formulating technical solution designs and leading conversations for Life Sciences clients. Your primary objectives include understanding client needs, architecting transformative solutions in partnership with the process owners, and simplifying complex implementations. In addition, you will lead delivery in the following technical areas for the solution: Develop solutions to complex problems and recommend policy changes Exercise judgment in selecting methods and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Manage engagement economics and resource planning Collaborate with clients to oversee program management activities related to Digital Lab Transformations Provide strategic expertise on business case and transformation strategies Help the client determine financial plan & budgeting to help the organization optimize costs with Digital Labs Lead a diverse team of professionals; responsible for coaching, leadership, and career development of team members Translate complex requirements into actionable insights for C‑suite and Director‑level stakeholders Serve as a technical authority on LIMS architecture, championing the change within clients Orchestrate execution of Digital Lab Transformation projects with precision, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, deadlines, and quality benchmarks Maintain an expert‑level understanding of industry‑specific trends and technology advancements to inform strategic solution architecture within the digital labs space Work on teams to consistently deliver quality client services by demonstrating in‑depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge and maintaining long‑term client relationships Skills And Attributes For Success To thrive in this role you need a strong capability in risk management and a deep understanding of governance and compliance disciplines. Your ability to lead workstream delivery and track project status will be key. Billable to external client Leads workstream delivery Tracks deliverable completion and project status Performing large‑scale implementations with consistent high‑quality delivery Driving high‑quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget Ability to monitor progress, manage risk, and ensure stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes Staying abreast of current industry trends relevant to the client’s business Effectively working on teams with diverse skills and backgrounds Fostering an innovative and inclusive team‑oriented work environment Demonstrating deep technical capabilities and professional knowledge To qualify for the role, you must have Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Biomedical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field 3+ years of Life Sciences work experience, including working with Life Science regulatory statutes, GxP business processes or compliance programs or integration of risk management functions 3‑5 years relevant experience with LIMS systems, Electronic Lab notebook systems (ELN), and/or Lab Automation Systems Programming ability (Python, LabWare LIMS Basic, SQL) Instrument integration (file/API connections) Enterprise systems integration (ERP, ELN, middleware, cloud apps) Technical Skills Board Capability Analysis and Role Definition Board Level Reporting, Board Metrics/Training Design and Communication Experience implementing LabWare or LabVantage LIMS systems Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills Ideally, you’ll also have Proven experience in managing change and driving outcomes Strong skills in complex problem‑solving and critical thinking Excellent communication skills and a global mindset Client and sector understanding Deep sector expertise Financial systems understanding Impact measurement What We Look For We are seeking top performers who demonstrate a blend of talents and skills, including client trust and value, commercial astuteness, and a strong ability to communicate with impact. A global mindset and learning agility will set you apart. Passionate leaders with strong delivery capability and a desire to stay on top of trends in the life sciences industry are preferred. What We Offer You At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, fuelling your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring. Base salary ranges for the U.S. and selected metro areas are provided. Work in a hybrid model with most people in client‑serving roles working together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Flexible vacation policy allows you to decide how much time off you need. Additional paid holidays and other leaves of absence are provided. EY accepts applications for this position on an on‑going basis. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or 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. For assistance, contact 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3 or email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr EY