Practice Manager, AWS Life Sciences

Location: Northeast USA (Remote with Travel)

Our client, a leading AWS Partner, is seeking a passionate and experienced Practice Manager to lead and grow their AWS Life Sciences practice. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of cloud-based solutions for the life sciences industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 highly skilled AWS professionals focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions to life sciences clients.
• Drive the growth and development of the AWS Life Sciences practice, including developing and executing go-to-market strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality consulting services to clients, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Play a key role in pre-sales activities, including solution development, proposal writing, and client presentations.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business challenges and develop tailored solutions that leverage the full potential of AWS.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AWS technologies and life sciences industry trends.
• Manage practice P&L and ensure profitability.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new team members.
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge sharing within the organization and the broader AWS community.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Proven experience in building and growing a successful consulting practice, ideally within the AWS ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud technologies, with specific expertise in High Performance Computing (HPC) and its applications in life sciences.
• Experience managing and mentoring technical teams, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in an offshore model is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, life sciences, engineering).

Desirable:

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline.
• Experience working directly with scientists and researchers in the life sciences industry.
• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects in the life sciences industry.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Remote work flexibility with some travel.