Life Sciences Business Applications Practice Lead

Sierra Solutions Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • Remote
  • Instant Apply
4 days ago

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead and grow a consulting and delivery practice focused on business applications supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and healthcare organizations. This role involves establishing practice strategy, developing service offerings, driving business development, overseeing program delivery, and building high-performing teams across various operational areas. As a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, you will ensure successful client outcomes and practice growth.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the strategic vision for the practice.
  • Build and expand service offerings aligned to industry needs and emerging technologies.
  • Develop annual business plans, growth strategies, and practice objectives.
  • Serve as a senior advisor and thought leader for life sciences clients.
  • Oversee successful delivery of business application programs and managed services engagements.
  • Build and manage a team of consultants, architects, business analysts, project managers, and solution specialists.
  • Provide expertise across key life sciences platforms including CRM, Clinical & Regulatory, Patient Services, Quality & Compliance, and Data & Analytics.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • 12 years of experience within life sciences consulting, technology services, or pharmaceutical/biotech organizations.
  • 7 years leading business applications, digital transformation, or enterprise technology initiatives.
  • 5 years managing consulting teams and client engagements.
  • Strong knowledge of Commercial Operations, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Patient Services, Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Compliance, Pharmacovigilance, or Supply Chain & Manufacturing.

Ready to make a significant impact in the life sciences industry? Apply now.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL (
Remote
)

Skills

  • Architectural Analysisunmatched
  • Biologyunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Business Analysisunmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Business Planunmatched
  • Business Practicesunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Health Information Technologyunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administrationunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Medical Affairsunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Pharmacovigilanceunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Thought Leadershipunmatched

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