Director – Life Sciences Digital Manufacturing – Data Analytics and AI

General Information

Location: Dublin

Business Area: EY Data, Analytics & AI Ireland

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. This role can be located in our offices across the Republic of Ireland.

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you, we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

The opportunity

Our data analytics team focuses on helping our clients unlock value from their information assets through collaboration with domain experts across assurance, tax, transactions, and consulting to embed innovative data analytics solutions in existing business areas.

Director, Life Sciences Digital Manufacturing Data Analytics and AI is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Data Analytics team who are not only changing how we deliver services to our clients but are also committed to creating a diverse environment where EY people are valued, where they feel they belong and can contribute their best in every encounter.

EY’s mission is to build a better working world by asking better questions and finding better answers – this is what data analytics team is all about. What better way to help us achieve our mission than by working with our data analytics teams as we continue this journey. 

In response to strong market demand, we are seeking additional individuals to enhance our existing team. We are transforming our business by embedding analytics in everything we do. We are helping our clients transform their businesses by doing the same, across industry sectors and lines of business. We are growing and so are our people. We are hiring experienced professionals in a variety of roles, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Data Analytics team who are not only changing how we deliver services to our clients but are also committed to creating a diverse environment where EY people are valued, where they feel they belong and can contribute their best in every encounter.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance.

A comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Your key responsibilities   

The nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. That means you’ll need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues. You’ll also be collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, so we’ll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas. Occasional travel may be necessary as you will be meeting with key clients, some of whom are the most respected in their fields.

• Lead the overall Life Sciences Digital Manufacturing Data Analytics and AI capability in EY Ireland and supporting EY Europe as required
• Work primarily with Life Sciences clients to define, build and integrate a series of analytics and AI use cases to improve their manufacturing plant performance and compliance
• Define and deliver the Digital Manufacturing strategic direction, including technology focus, standards, culture, and ways of working to align with the overall Analytics and AI growth strategy
• Expand our AI Lab capability and experience in Ireland to help clients understand, define and plan their Digital Manufacturing AI journey
• Develop and grow the Life Sciences Digital Manufacturing Data Analytics and AI team to ensure it has the right capability and capacity to meet client demand
• Strategically leverage networks to drive innovation, best practice and a continuous improvement culture across advanced manufacturing and aligned with EY’s wider Digital Factory capability
• Drive key relationships across internal and client stakeholders to help define and deliver the data engineering component of analytics solutions that will deliver business value.

Skills and attributes for success

• Relevant experience in consulting or industry with a minimum of 8 years of experience
• Direct experience of working in a Life Sciences manufacturing plant
• Strong academic record including a degree /MSc/PhD in either:

• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Computer Science
• Engineering.

Career progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success as defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Here’s how EY can benefit more than just your career

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Discounted health insurance
• Web Doctor
• Pension
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Gym membership

Inclusion & Diversity 

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY.

Diversity is about differences; you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential.

Apply:

If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the EY Careers Site.

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If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

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