EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Description
The Client Partner is the "CEO" and P&L owner of one or multiple client accounts who owns our senior-level client relationships and successfully ensures the quality, integrity, value, and financial metrics of the portfolio.
Our ideal candidate will also act as the primary point of contact for Clients, Delivery Teams, Technology Practices, and Consulting Teams within the Life Sciences Business Unit. He or she will be involved in developing and implementing account strategies, architecting and overseeing delivery approaches, building successful relationships, and owning business results.
Req. #281947173
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage all commercial aspects of the accounting including revenue, profitability, contracts, pricing, forecasting
• Serve as our clients' first line of contact and trusted advisor, providing leadership across joint EPAM-client teams while ensuring optimal levels of productivity, service, communications, & quality
• Bring creativity, curiosity, and innovation with a positive energy to help clients not just execute on their current programs, but also realize new business and technical opportunities tied to their mission and strategy
• Engage with senior level stakeholders across all areas of the business on a regular basis, delivering a continuous flow of business building and improvement ideas, while securing relationship and performance feedback
• Bring current digital and industry domain experience to clients and the Business Unit, staying abreast of emerging trends, unique opportunities, and challenges. Ability to understand and articulate how these trends/opportunities/challenges affect the client's business and proactively develop opportunities from them
• Align with other EPAM Client Partners, Practice Leads, Delivery Managers and Senior Leadership to co-develop/support account plans and strategies for delivery, client satisfaction, and growth
• Shape solutions that bridge strategy and plans to real-world execution; properly scoping/pricing engagements with delivery team counterparts, establishing optimal operating models and project team organization, and leading the transition from the sales process to the delivery phase
• Regularly open new opportunities and closing of contracts including: Support sales/pre-sales activities by assessing opportunities, responding to RFP's, creating proposals and presentations

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of demonstrated track record of developing and growing client relationships and leading teams delivering end-to-end solutions within a software development or management consulting organization
• 5+ years working in a Life Sciences environment; preferably within Research / Drug Discovery, Clinical Development, and/or Commercial
• Demonstrated technical and Life Sciences domain credibility: Knowledge of technology, business models, subject matter, and trends within Biotech and Pharma industries. Of particular interest is Digital Transformation + Execution, Agile/DevOps, Big Data, Analytics
• A passion and demonstrated track record for solving challenging scientific, business, and technical problems and making complex things simple
• Fundamental understanding and demonstrated appreciation for human-centered design, compelling user experience, and how these ties to technical solutions
• Experience managing and monitoring performance metrics across large scale accounts and account portfolios in a clear and quantified way
• Ability to effectively balance account management, business development and sales activities
• Superb verbal and written communication, with seasoned presentation skills and proven ability to determine sales messaging, participate in orals and lead negotiations
• Proven ability to manage large and complex client engagements under high stress and competition to successful completion
• Strong leadership, people development skills and passion to recruit, counsel, develop and retain staff

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance

ADDITIONAL

• Depending on the position, EPAM employees may need to work at a client worksite or an EPAM office. To protect employees and help communities fight the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination is required to visit an EPAM office in the US, and many of our clients have similar policies in place. Due to this, a COVID-19 vaccination may be necessary and when applicable, specific details will be discussed during the interview process which may include providing proof of vaccination. For candidates with exceptional circumstances that prevent them from getting the COVID-19 vaccine, we will offer alternative reasonable accommodation, where possible, which should be coordinated by your recruiter and discussed directly with an HR Representative
• This position operates in a remote capacity, but you must live within driving distance to an EPAM office. Your recruiter will discuss specific details about work location during the initial interview process