Life Sciences Manufacturing Transformation Lead (AI & Data)

EY; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Supply Chain Manufacturing to lead technology-enabled transformations for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical-device manufacturers. You will connect plant operations with enterprise systems, delivering measurable improvements in quality, compliance, and supply reliability.

This techno‑functional role requires guiding multi‑disciplinary teams across manufacturing, automation, data, AI, and governance, while maintaining accountability for delivery quality in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to role and 10+ years Life Sciences manufacturing/tech delivery experience.
• Experience leading client-facing manufacturing transformations in regulated environments.
• Experience delivering design, implementation, deployment and stabilization with governance.
• Ability to manage governance, resources, quality, financials, and risk.
• Proven ability to lead senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of GxP, data integrity, and validation considerations for digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Life Sciences manufacturing transformations from mobilization to value realization.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across manufacturing, quality, IT/OT, and digital teams.
• Translate priorities into practical work plans and measurable outcomes.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across design, automation, data, AI, and integration.
• Lead solution and process design for batch/discrete execution and eBR/eDHRs.
• Guide cross‑system integration across MES/MOM, ERP, LIMS, and cloud platforms.
• Shape data foundations, governance, and secure OT/IT connectivity.
• Shape analytics/AI use cases with clear data readiness and risk assessment.
• Ensure GxP controls and validation considerations are integrated into delivery.
• Travel as required (80–100%) to client sites.

Skills

Life Sciences manufacturing

Techno-functional leadership

Industrial data & integration

Executive communication

Commercial & delivery discipline

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, manufacturing, supply chain, information systems, business, or related

Master’s degree or relevant certification

Tools

MES/MOM platforms

eDHRs / electronic batch records

OPC UA / OT cybersecurity basics

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Supply Chain Manufacturing to lead technology-enabled transformations for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical-device manufacturers. You will connect plant operations with enterprise systems, delivering measurable improvements in quality, compliance, and supply reliability.

This techno‑functional role requires guiding multi‑disciplinary teams across manufacturing, automation, data, AI, and governance, while maintaining accountability for delivery quality in