Consultant, EMEA Strategy Supply & Operations Consulting

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:
  • Supply Chain Analysis & Design: Conduct detailed analyses of clients’ supply chain performance (e.g. inventory levels, lead times, service levels). Identify bottlenecks or risks and propose improvements. For instance, analyze the end-to-end value chain to spot inefficiencies or cost drivers, and redesign processes to eliminate non-value add activities (applying lean principles).
  • 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.
  • Operational Excellence & Lean Projects: Execute initiatives that apply lean and Six Sigma techniques in production or supply chain operations to reduce cycle times, inventory, and defects. For example, run Kaizen workshops on a manufacturing site to streamline changeover processes, or implement 5S and visual management in a packaging facility to improve efficiency. Quantify savings and impact (e.g. % cost reduction or % service level improvement) to build the business case for broader rollout.
• 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 good communicator with excellent interpersonal and team-work skills and strong written, numerical, and problem-solving skills
• Able to adapt, learn quickly, and apply new knowledge
• 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 development
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• A willingness and ability to travel and work at client’s site
• Right to live and work in the recruiting country

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.