Business Technology Analyst / Consultant - Life Sciences Intern, Consulting (Summer/Fall) - Northwestern University

Job description

Position summary

Today, technology is moving faster; the rate of change is accelerating and is altering the logic by which businesses need to operate. We’re looking for an experienced Technology Consultant who can help clients adapt to the challenges and opportunities presented by the current technology trends. From agile systems design to large-scale deployments, we need a master planner who can advise clients, cut through complexity, and inspire value-driven strategic decision-making. 

Work you’ll do
You’ll work with clients across a broad spectrum of commercial clients and government (Federal, State and local) to propose, plan and deliver transformative technology projects. You will utilize your business-to-technology skills and communication skills to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals, by delivering on our key offerings, including enterprise architecture, program management, system implementation, testing and solution integration. As a trusted client advisor and team lead, you will also drive innovation by bringing your perspective on new and disruptive technologies (like IoT, Cloud, Analytics), which can transform our clients’ business and yield significant competitive advantages. 

Deloitte is specifically seeking candidates for its Life Sciences Technology Consulting practice. As part of this practice, you will serve Deloitte's life science and healthcare clients by providing strategic advice on how technology can support their business strategy and operational goals. Some example projects include:
• Advising key R&D leadership on the appropriate business process, operating model and technology goals for R&D organizations to best support their overall strategy
• Advising R&D organizations how to rationalize and harmonize their business processes and supporting technology 
• Assessing how and which technology solutions will best support the latest in scientific and business analytics
• Supporting global implementation of business processes, operating model and technology solutions across all the countries that a company operates in
You will work side-by-side with R&D leadership within life science and healthcare companies to transform their organizations and help them achieve their scientific and business goals.

The team
Technology and your talent can answer many complex business questions. Our Technology Consulting team plays a major role in directly linking technology insights to our clients’ organizational goals. At Deloitte, our technology consultants create sharply-focused solutions within a business’ full operating model, accounting for its people, intellectual capital, technology, and processes. Learn more about our Technology Consulting practice.

Desired profile

Qualifications
Required
• A technical background via an undergraduate degree or work experience
• Enrollment in an Advance degree (MA, MS, Ph.D., MD, VMD, etc.) in Biotechnology, Biomedical Science or Engineering 
• A Bachelor’s in the following or related area(s): Computer Science, Computer Information System, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Math, Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Statistics, Supply Chain, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or Industrial Engineering 
• Strong academic track record (minimum GPA of 3.4)
• Two to five years’ experience, with one to two years’ experience in roles that have used technology as a business enabler 
• Travel up to 80% may be required, dependent on project role and location 

How you’ll grow
As a new Technology Consultant, your first years will provide you with education, experience, and exposure opportunities that can help you build your future with us. Our learning programs are designed to develop your skills in four key areas — technical, professional, industry, and leadership. You’ll also have access to a career roadmap that will help you fully leverage the opportunities you need to be effective. Your leadership and talent professionals will work to deliver engaging learning and networking opportunities virtually, in your local office, and at Deloitte University. Along the way, you’ll have access to mentoring, counseling, and training opportunities to help foster and accelerate your development of new skills and capabilities.  Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Center.

Benefits
At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.  Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you. 

Deloitte’s culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them to be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and are continuously looking for new ways to maintain a culture where our people excel and lead healthy, happy lives.  Learn more about Life at Deloitte.

Corporate citizenship
Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.  Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world.

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