Life Sciences ERP Risk Transformation Advisory Manager

RSM US LLP•Boston, MA

11d•$107,000 - $214,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Life Sciences ERP Risk Transformation Advisory Manager is part of RSM’s Business Application Risk Solutions practice and supports client delivery, relationship development, and growth initiatives in the life sciences sector. The role manages client relationships and engagements and advises organizations undertaking complex ERP-enabled transformations, with attention to FDA, GxP, CSA, validation, compliance, and system integrity requirements. The manager connects regulatory requirements to business outcomes and collaborates with technical specialists; deep hands-on technical expertise is not required. Experience with large-scale ERP implementations such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics is valued. The position combines engagement leadership and delivery with business development. It involves managing cross-functional teams, assessing ERP designs and controls, overseeing risk and validation-related work, ensuring the quality and timely completion of deliverables, and managing engagement financials and resources. The manager also supports service-offering development, contributes to methodologies and market initiatives, coaches team members, and helps identify growth opportunities across the life sciences marketplace. Travel may be up to 25% based on client needs. RSM describes most roles as following a hybrid workstyle: team members are aligned to an RSM office and meet in person when beneficial for clients, teams, development, or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities, and client needs. Compensation is $107,000–$214,500, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in ERP transformation, program risk management, technology risk, regulatory compliance, life sciences consulting, or a related area; the position requirements also describe 5–9 years of experience.
Experience supporting large-scale ERP transformation programs involving SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of FDA, GxP, GMP, CSA, CSV, validation, and related regulatory requirements in life sciences organizations.
Experience supporting FDA validation readiness activities in connection with technology or ERP implementations.
Experience supporting large-scale transformation programs and a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Experience managing client engagements, projects, workstreams, project teams, or complex transformation initiatives.
Ability to communicate validation, compliance, risk, and regulatory concepts clearly to business and technical stakeholders.
Ability to develop business cases and articulate the value of risk, compliance, controls, and validation investments during transformation initiatives.
Experience supporting business development activities, including RFP responses, proposal development, client presentations, and pursuit activities.
Strong presentation, communication, relationship-building, and consultative skills.
Experience working with diverse teams of technology, compliance, risk, security, and business professionals.
Ability to identify client challenges and develop solutions that support business objectives while appropriately managing regulatory risk.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects, responsibilities, and deadlines.
Ability to interact effectively with client stakeholders at all levels, including executives and senior managers.
Ability to adapt to changing client priorities and meet critical deadlines when necessary.
Professional integrity, strong business ethics, and willingness to adhere to professional standards.
Self-starter with a process-improvement mindset who is hands-on, results-oriented, and leads by example.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
Willingness to travel up to 25% based on client needs.

Nice To Haves

IT audit experience is preferred but not required.
Relevant professional certification is preferred based on area of specialization.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities across the life sciences marketplace and support pipeline development and practice growth.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, technology alliance partners, and industry stakeholders.
Participate in sales pursuits, including opportunity development, RFP responses, proposal creation, presentations, and client discussions.
Collaborate with client service teams to identify cross-functional and cross-selling opportunities across ERP, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and transformation services.
Participate in industry events, conferences, client roundtables, and other market-facing activities.
Advise client stakeholders on business, operational, and regulatory risks associated with ERP transformation programs.
Manage cross-functional engagement teams, including specialists in governance and compliance, risk management, application security, data governance, IT controls, and FDA validation and assurance.
Manage and contribute to engagements focused on ERP transformation risk, FDA CSA/CSV validation readiness, system integrity, compliance, and business process controls in life sciences organizations.
Support development and enhancement of service offerings focused on ERP transformation risk, regulatory compliance, validation, and system integrity.
Assess application design decisions, including configuration, integrations, data models, and workflows, for alignment with regulatory, compliance, traceability, and control requirements.
Review solution designs and recommend approaches related to GxP boundaries, regulated and non-regulated process flows, validation requirements, and IT controls.
Manage engagement-level governance frameworks that support integrity, traceability, risk management, and compliance throughout the implementation lifecycle.
Identify regulatory, compliance, validation, and control issues and work with client stakeholders and RSM specialists to develop practical solutions.
Manage the quality and timely completion of deliverables, including risk assessments, risk logs, mitigation plans, design documentation, control documentation, and testing packages.
Support development of governance models, risk and control matrices, access control strategies, and data integrity safeguards across ERP platforms.
Manage, coach, and develop consultants and other engagement team members.
Contribute to internal methodologies, accelerators, templates, and leading practices that improve delivery quality and consistency.
Share insights on client needs, regulatory developments, industry trends, and growth opportunities to support RSM’s go-to-market strategy.
Identify potential business development opportunities through existing client relationships and successful engagement delivery.
Manage engagement budgets, forecasts, resource planning, and financial reporting in collaboration with engagement and practice leadership.
Communicate program risks, recommendations, and mitigation strategies effectively to client stakeholders, including senior management.
Support delivery models involving onshore, nearshore, and offshore resources as appropriate, and incorporate automation into delivery activities.
Maintain high-quality documentation standards across engagements.