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

About the role

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 Life Sciences team designs and implements solutions in the Life Sciences sector to address risks impacting organizational 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 are looking for a Senior who 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver one or more processes, solutions, and/or projects with a focus on quality and effective risk management.
• Drive continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions through research and analysis.
• Guide others using depth of expertise and interpret internal/external issues to recommend quality solutions.
• Meet performance objectives and metrics set locally.
• Travel (up to 70%) may be required as needed by external clients.

Digital Lab Transformation Responsibilities

• Help clients design the operating model of their digital labs with operational excellence.
• Design processes for labs to deliver against overall Digital Transformation strategy and design and deliver clear data strategies to move clients to more agile processes in their operating models.
• Formulate technical solution designs and lead conversations for Life Sciences clients.
• Understand client needs, architect transformative solutions in partnership with process owners, and simplify complex implementations.
• 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 clients determine financial plan and budgeting to 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 change within clients.
• Orchestrate the 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

• Strong capability in risk management and deep understanding of governance and compliance disciplines.
• Ability to lead workstream delivery and track project status.
• Billable to external client.
• Leads workstream delivery and tracks deliverable completion and project status.
• Performs large-scale implementations with consistent high-quality delivery.
• Drives high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
• Monitors progress, manages risk, and ensures key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Stays abreast of current industry trends relevant to the client’s business.
• Effectively works on teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Fosters an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrates deep technical capabilities and professional knowledge.

Requirements

• 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).
• Board Capability Analysis and Role Definition.
• Board Level Reporting, Board Metrics/Training Design and Communication.
• Experience in implementing LabWare or LabVantage LIMS systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Ideal Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing change and driving outcomes.
• Strong skills in complex problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills and a global mindset.
• Deep sector expertise and financial systems understanding.
• Ability to measure impact.

What We Look For

We are seeking top performers who demonstrate client trust and value, commercial astuteness, and a strong ability to communicate with impact. You should possess a knack for solving complex problems, have digital fluency, and be adept at leading teams and managing change. A global mindset and learning agility will set you apart as a candidate who can drive the success of our Governance, Risk, and Compliance practice.

Pay

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $93,600 to $154,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $112,400 to $175,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

Schedule

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.