Job Description
Oracle NetSuite Technical Consultant (Contract) – ERP Implementation & Managed Services
- Life Sciences | ERP Transformation | Potential Long-Term Engagement
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Oracle NetSuite Technical Consultant to support an ERP initiative for a Life Sciences client. This role will work in partnership with NNIT’s internal ERP advisory team, which provides business process strategy, ERP governance, and solution architecture, while the consultant focuses on hands-on NetSuite configuration, system optimization, and technical implementation support.
The engagement follows a hybrid delivery model, combining NNIT’s ERP functional leadership with external technical expertise in NetSuite configuration and customization. The consultant will help translate business requirements into system configurations, optimize system functionality, and support implementation and stabilization activities.
This role will initially focus on a short-term project engagement, supporting immediate ERP configuration and system delivery needs. There is a strong potential to extend into a managed services role beginning later this year, providing ongoing system support, enhancements, and operational optimization. This opportunity is ideal for a consultant who enjoys working in high-impact ERP environments within the Life Sciences industry, partnering closely with senior business stakeholders and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities NetSuite Technical Configuration & Development
- Configure and optimize Oracle NetSuite modules to align with business requirements and operational workflows.
- Develop and maintain NetSuite workflows, scripts, and system configurations.
- Implement technical customizations using SuiteScript, SuiteFlow, and related tools.
- Support system configuration across finance, operational, and supply chain processes.
- Troubleshoot system issues and provide technical solutions for configuration challenges.
ERP Implementation & Optimization
- Support ERP implementation activities including configuration setup, testing, and deployment readiness.
- Assist with system architecture alignment and configuration best practices.
- Participate in solution design discussions with NNIT ERP advisors and client stakeholders.
- Support functional and technical validation of system configurations.
- Provide input on process improvements and system optimization opportunities.
Integration & System Architecture Support
- Assist with integrations between NetSuite and other enterprise systems where applicable.
- Collaborate with internal IT and integration teams to support data flows and interface design.
- Ensure technical configurations align with broader enterprise architecture requirements.
Managed Services Readiness
- Document system configuration and technical architecture to support long-term operational support.
- Assist in establishing repeatable configuration management and enhancement processes.
- Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams supporting future managed services operations.
- Support the transition of the ERP environment into a managed services support model if the engagement extends.
Client Collaboration & Advisory Support
- Work closely with NNIT ERP advisors providing business process and strategy leadership.
- Partner with client stakeholders to gather and refine system requirements.
- Communicate technical recommendations and configuration strategies clearly to both technical and business audiences.
- Support collaborative decision-making throughout implementation activities.
SOX & GxP Compliance Requirements
- Support GxP-relevant configuration requirements, including audit trails, controlled workflows, and validated system behavior
- Implement SOX-aligned role design, segregation of duties, and financial control configurations
- Support validated change control, release management, and sandbox-to-production migration processes
- Experience with quality management, outsourced manufacturing workflows, and supply chain traceability Future / Nice to Have (Not Immediate):
- Experience preparing Life Sciences companies for commercial launch
- Cross-functional collaboration with quality, finance, supply chain, and IT teams
- Support integrations for commercial readiness (order management, inventory, quality, CMOs/CDMOs)
- Experience with data migration, master data governance, and pre-commercial launch preparation
Required Experience
- 5+ years of Oracle NetSuite technical consulting experience.
- Strong expertise configuring and customizing NetSuite environments.
- Experience with SuiteScript, SuiteFlow, and NetSuite configuration frameworks.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations or system optimization initiatives.
- Strong understanding of ERP-driven business processes across finance, operations, or supply chain.
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical configurations.
- Experience working in consulting or system integrator delivery environments.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with Life Sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotech organizations.
- Experience supporting ERP environments in regulated industries.
- Experience supporting ERP managed services models or post-implementation support.
- Familiarity with data integration, middleware platforms, or enterprise application ecosystems.
Engagement Structure This engagement will begin as a short-term consulting assignment focused on NetSuite configuration and ERP implementation support. The role has a strong potential to transition into a longer-term managed services engagement beginning later this year, supporting system enhancements, configuration management, and operational continuity.
Ideal Consultant Profile The ideal consultant will bring:
- Strong hands-on NetSuite technical configuration expertise
- Experience supporting ERP implementations within complex enterprise environments
- Comfort working within hybrid advisory + technical delivery models
- The ability to operate independently while collaborating with strategic ERP advisors