Life Sciences Supply Chain and Operations – Supply Chain Planning Consultant

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A Life Sciences Supply Chain and Operations professional supporting biopharma and med tech clients in implementing end-to-end planning processes across their supply networks. You bring foundational understanding of the regulatory environment, product lifecycle complexity, and external manufacturing dynamics that define this industry. You will support the implementation of Integrated Business Planning (IBP), demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory management capabilities — contributing to reliable product availability within the unique constraints of GMP‑compliant, patient‑centric supply chains.

• You understand one or more of the following life sciences planning processes:
  Patient‑Based Demand Forecasting, IBP/S&OP, S&OE, Inventory Optimization, or CMO/CDMO Supply Planning.
• Find solutions to clients’ life sciences supply chain and planning challenges — including demand volatility, CMO/CDMO constraints, regulatory holds, and launch planning complexity.
• Spot and solve challenges using your analytical & strategy skills to dive into data and compare versus industry peers.
• Assist with workshops that look for ways to improve organizations and processes.
• Determine what methods and procedures to use when completing projects.
• Give clients insights that help make their companies work better, faster, and more efficiently.
• Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth.
• Use digital tech to help clients find new ways to make their orgs more effective and efficient.
• Lead small to medium sized teams with diverse backgrounds, skills, and knowledge.
• Support client sales origination and thought leadership development.
• Use the latest analytical tools and digital tech to help clients find new ways to understand how to make their organizations more effective and efficient.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working on Supply Chain initiatives.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working on Integrated Planning initiatives.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in one or many of the following industries:
  Biopharma, Medical Devices / Med Tech, CDMO/CMO, or adjacent Life Sciences sectors.
• Minimum of 1 year of external experience at a consulting firm or 2 years of internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to Manager level within industry.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Bonus points if you have developing expertise in one or more of the following life sciences planning domains:
  Patient‑Based Demand Forecasting, IBP/S&OP, S&OE, Inventory Optimization, CMO/CDMO Supply Planning, or Clinical Supply.
• You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment.
• You’ve earned an MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• You have exposure to life sciences planning platforms such as OMP, Kinaxis Rapid Response, SAP IBP/S4, o9 Solutions, or Blue Yonder, or adjacent systems such as Veeva Vault, SAP ERP, or MES/MOM platforms.
• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications.
• You can use the latest data analytics tools to spot opportunities for improvement.
• Prior experience in driving insights using visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (e.g. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics).

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 as set forth below. Accenture offers a market‑competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $70,350 to $205,800
Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600
Colorado $63,800 to $177,800
District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300
Illinois $59,100 to $177,800
Maine $54,400 to $151,400
Maryland $63,800 to $177,800
Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300
Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800
New York $66,300 to $205,800
New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800
Virginia $59,100 to $189,300
Washington $80,200 to $189,300

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.