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RSMs Business Application Risk Solutions practice specializes in managing governance, risk, security, data, and compliance across the full lifecycle of core business applications—from implementation through steady-state operations. We help organizations de‑risk transformations through independent verification and validations (IV&Vs), or through regulatory requirements system integrity solutions including FDA/GxP/CSA validation and system integration readiness, program risk management, and rigorous data quality validation and analytics. We design and manage integrated and scalable compliant application security solutions. We unlock the power of business applications, enabling automation to manage operational and regulatory compliance risk, or implementing intelligent controls, compliance analytics, and business application GRC solutions.
The Life Sciences ERP Risk Transformation Advisory Director will serve as a strategic growth leader within RSM's Business Application Risk Solutions practice, focused on expanding market presence and driving revenue across the life sciences sector.
This individual will build and grow client relationships, identify and pursue new business opportunities, and serve as a trusted advisor guiding organizations through complex ERP-enabled transformations while addressing FDA, GxP, CSA, validation, compliance, and system integrity requirements.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of regulatory requirements associated with ERP implementations and can confidently articulate validation, compliance, and risk management considerations during executive-level conversations. While deep technical expertise is not required, this individual must be able to connect regulatory requirements to business outcomes and collaborate effectively with technical specialists responsible for solution delivery.
Significant experience supporting large-scale ERP implementations, including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics environments, is critical.
Business Development & Growth Leadership
Drive revenue growth by identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities across the life sciences marketplace.
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with prospects, clients, technology alliance partners, and industry stakeholders.
Lead sales pursuits from opportunity identification through proposal development, negotiation, and close.
Collaborate with RSM client service teams to identify cross-functional and cross-selling opportunities across ERP, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and transformation services.
Develop and execute market strategies that expand RSM's presence in FDA-regulated industries.
Represent RSM at industry events, conferences, and client roundtables to enhance brand recognition and generate pipeline opportunities.
Act as a trusted advisor to client executives by helping them understand business, operational, and regulatory risks associated with ERP transformation programs.
Maintain and grow a healthy sales pipeline while achieving individual and practice revenue goals.
Responsibilities:
Lead a cross‑functional team of subject‑matter experts spanning: Governance & compliance, Risk management, Application security, Data governance, IT controls FDA validation & assurance
Develop and expand market-leading service offerings focused on ERP transformation risk, FDA CSA/CSV validation readiness, system integrity, compliance, and business process controls within life sciences…