Consultant, EMEA Strategy Supply & Operations Consulting

Location - Bangalore/Gurugram

Solution Area : Operations Consulting, Life Sciences

IQVIA EMEA Consulting is expanding its Life Sciences Supply Chain & Operations practice to support pharmaceutical and biotech clients in Europe. We are hiring for Consultant - to lead and deliver projects that extend our clinical and commercial consulting offerings into supply chain and operations. Prior experience in pharmaceutical/biotech supply chain is strongly preferred, and the focus will be on commercial supply chains (manufacturing and distribution for marketed products, rather than clinical trial logistics).

Key Responsibilities :

- Project Delivery : Manage end-to-end delivery of several workstreams within consulting projects in the supply chain/operations domain. Develop work plans, manage timelines and resources, and ensure high-quality outputs. Coordinate closely with client teams to gather data, provide updates, and drive implementation of recommendations.

- Client Advisory : Serve as a trusted support to client team members at the project level , building strong working relationships. Understand client’s operational pain points and objectives; translate them into project scopes and solutions. Present findings and status updates to client sponsors in a clear, confident manner.

- Subject Matter Contribution : Provide hands-on expertise in areas such as:

- Manufacturing & Distribution Network Projects : Support manufacturing and distribution strategy engagements by running scenarios on network redesign (e.g. consolidating vs. expanding sites, make vs. buy, etc.). Evaluate the impact of changes on cost, capacity, resilience, and service levels.

- Localization & Outsourcing Strategies :



Assist in projects where clients consider localizing production or outsourcing . Perform supplier/Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) assessments, cost-benefit analyses of local vs. offshore manufacturing, and develop risk mitigation plans (dual sourcing, safety stock, etc.).

- Distribution & Logistics Optimization : Map out clients’ distribution networks and logistics flows. Identify opportunities to reduce lead times or logistics costs (e.g. optimizing warehouse locations or delivery routes). Propose solutions like route optimization, 3PL partner changes, or technology enhancements.

- Advanced Therapy Supply Planning : Work on specialized projects for cell and gene therapies or other high-value biologics. These often require designing bespoke supply chain workflows . Help develop scalable processes so clients can increase volume without compromising the personalized nature of these therapies.

- S&OP; Implementation : Lead workstreams to establish or refine S&OP; processes for clients. This includes defining forecasting methodologies, setting up cross-functional S&OP; meetings, and choosing supporting tools. Emphasize how S&OP; creates cross-functional alignment on forecasted demand and supply plans , enabling early visibility into potential shortages or excess and allowing proactive adjustments. Train client teams on best practices for scenario planning and inventory optimization as part of S&OP.;

- Team Leadership :



Guide and mentor junior consultants/analysts on the project team. Delegate tasks effectively and ensure analytical work is rigorous and accurate. Provide feedback and training to develop the team’s skills in supply chain analytics and consulting delivery.

- Collaboration : Work closely with the principal and other senior leaders to align project work with the overall client strategy. Collaborate with IQVIA’s data science, technology, and benchmarking teams to incorporate proprietary data or tools into solutions (for instance, using IQVIA data to inform demand forecasts or leveraging a digital twin for supply chain modeling).

Who You Are

- Passionate about making a difference in the world of healthcare and life sciences with previous experience in Commercial Strategy Consulting projects
- 3+ years of experience in life science / healthcare strategy consulting, and relevant project management experience (within management consulting) focused on large or multiple strategic consulting projects
- Experienced working in sizable/multi-disciplined teams and leading employees within the management consulting environment
- You are Interested in working in Consulting, in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment, and in continuing developing your expertise in the healthcare industry
- A positive communicator with excellent interpersonal and team-work skills and strong written, numerical, and problem-solving skills
- An effective and collaborative team worker

In addition to the skills and experience above, a Manager should have :

- Bachelor’s and master’s degree or equivalent, graduate degree or MBA not required but a plus
- A track record of leadership and people develop

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