Life Sciences Supply Chain Principal Director

Life Sciences Strategy Consultant

We Are:

Accenture Strategy & Consulting. Through deep industry expertise, analytics and insights, we empower clients to survive and thrive in the new, the now, and the unknown. To stay agile in a world dominated by change, the C-suite must keep the core business running while simultaneously identifying and investing in the new. We enable leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.

You Are:
A Strategy Consulting wizard with a focus on the Life Sciences industry. Your talent? Helping project teams advise clients in the Life Sciences industries on data-driven strategies to transform their business operations or business model so they can crush their strategic, financial, and operational goals. You thrive in a fast-paced team setting where you can use your formidable analytical and creative skills to pulverize problems. You’ve got top-notch communication and people skills that you use to get things done.

• Apply strong analytical skills to dig deep into research and large data sets to generate recommendations and insights and drive outcomes.
• Use data models and visualization to bring your analysis to life.
• Build relationships with clients to sustain Accenture’s profile as a long-term trusted advisor and partner.
• Mentor junior members of the Strategy team.
• Keep deepening your prowess in the Life Sciences Industry to reinforce Accenture’s reputation as a thought leader.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain executive to join our growing team. In this critical role, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategic supply chain initiatives for our life sciences clients. You will leverage your deep industry knowledge and end-to-end supply chain expertise to advise clients on optimizing their operations from manufacturing to distribution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic supply chain transformation initiatives for life sciences clients.
• Conduct comprehensive supply chain assessments, identifying areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Analyze the impact of upstream and downstream decisions on overall supply chain performance.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Stay current on life sciences industry trends and best practices in supply chain management.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain teams.
• Communicate complex supply chain concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead and manage the strategy development and execution of manufacturing and network optimization initiatives for life sciences clients.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of client manufacturing operations and supply chain networks, identifying opportunities for improvement across facility location, capacity planning, production processes, and inventory management.
• Develop and present data-driven recommendations for network design optimization, considering factors such as transportation costs, lead times, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Leverage your expertise in value chain analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction, improved product flow, and enhanced patient access to life-saving treatments.
• Deeply understand best practices in life sciences supply chain management and leverage them to create customized solutions.
• Stay current on emerging technologies that impact life sciences manufacturing and network strategies, recommending their integration to optimize client operations (e.g., automation, digital twins).
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, R&D, logistics, and procurement, to ensure alignment and successful implementation of solutions.
• Manage client relationships, building trust and acting as a trusted advisor on all matters related to manufacturing and network strategy.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management, with a strong focus on the life sciences industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing strategic supply chain initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, from manufacturing to distribution.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience working with top tier management consulting firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).

• R&D (e.g., Research, Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, Medical Affairs)
• Commercial (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Patient Services, Market Access and Analytics):
• Corporate Functions (e.g., Finance, HR, IT, Procurement)
• Supply Chain/ Manufacturing (e.g., New Product Launch, Cold Chain, Biologics, New Distribution Models, Mergers & Acquisitions etc.)
• IT/Cloud strategy across functions

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York or Washington as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $161,200 to $434,000

Colorado $161,200 to $375,000

New York $149,300 to $434,000

Washington $171,700 to $399,300

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