Life Sciences Supply Chain and Operations – Supply Chain Planning Manager

Job Overview

Accenture Supply Chain & Operations practice is focused on helping biopharma and med tech clients implement and optimize end‑to‑end planning processes across their supply networks. The role involves leading Integrated Business Planning (IBP), demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory management to ensure reliable product availability while managing the unique constraints of GMP‑compliant, patient‑centric supply chains.

• Design and implement IBP/S&OP frameworks tailored to life sciences environments, accounting for regulatory release cycles and CMO/CDMO network complexity.
• Lead the full IBP cycle, integrating commercial, clinical, regulatory, and operations inputs to drive aligned decision‑making.
• Develop demand and supply planning processes that incorporate life‑sciences drivers such as patient‑based forecasting, launch ramp modeling, and batch yield variability.
• Translate IBP decisions into execution plans, ensuring production schedules, batch campaign sequencing, and order management are aligned with near‑term patient and customer demand.
• Develop multi‑-echelon inventory strategies that balance service levels, shelf life, retest dating, and regulatory hold periods.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reduce supply risk, and accelerate planning cycles; implement AI‑enabled tools, digital twins, and advanced analytics.
• Define and track life‑sciences‑relevant KPIs such as OTIF, forecast accuracy, batch cycle time, and inventory days‑on‑hand.
• Design governance frameworks and planning operating models that integrate commercial, medical affairs, regulatory, quality, and operations functions.
• Build and sustain relationships across client organizations, engaging executive leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Proactively identify supply‑chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide data‑driven insights through advanced reporting and visualization to support senior leadership decisions.
• Find solutions to client challenges related to demand volatility, CMO capacity constraints, regulatory holds, and product lifecycle complexity.
• Lead workshops, analyze data, and propose process improvements to accelerate client growth.
• Leverage digital technology to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Lead small to medium‑sized, diverse teams; coach and collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Support client sales origination and thought‑leadership development.
• Ensure projects meet key client objectives and deliver measurable impact.
• Use advanced analytical tools to uncover opportunities for improvement.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience on supply‑chain initiatives.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience on integrated‑planning initiatives.
• Minimum of 5 years in biopharma, medical devices/med tech, CDMO/CMO, or adjacent life‑sciences sectors.
• Minimum of 5 years at a consulting firm or 8 years of internal consulting experience equivalent to manager level.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bonus points for deep specialization in patient‑based demand forecasting, IBP/S&OP, S&OE, inventory optimization, CMO/CDMO supply planning, or clinical‑to‑commercial transitions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent relationship‑building, program oversight, and leadership capabilities.
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with planning platforms such as OMP, Kinaxis Rapid Response, SAP IBP/S4, o9 Solutions, or Blue Yonder, and familiarity with adjacent systems (Veeva Vault, SAP ERP, MES/MOM).
• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications preferred.
• Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics).

Compensation varies based on location, role, skill set, and experience. Accenture offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long‑term disability, 401(k), bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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