Senior Manager Strategy & Operations Supply Chain Pharma & Life Sciences

About the role

PwC is seeking a Senior Manager to lead strategy and operations projects focused on supply chain planning, manufacturing and distribution logistics for pharmaceutical and life‑science clients. You will work closely with senior client stakeholders and PwC’s international Pharma & Life Sciences community to deliver innovative, data‑driven solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Focus on supply chain planning, manufacturing and distribution logistics for pharma and life‑science clients.
• Analyse identified issues and design proactive approaches using best practices, benchmarks and thought leadership.
• Build and sustain long‑term client relationships, contributing to commercial goals by identifying follow‑up project opportunities.
• Collaborate with PwC’s international Pharma & Life Sciences community and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage, develop, train and mentor junior staff, assessing performance and fostering growth.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in economics, engineering, business administration, sciences or equivalent experience.
• Minimum ten years of supply chain experience within the healthcare or life‑science industry.
• Previous consulting experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and client‑centric mindset.
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop people.
• Fluent in English and Dutch and/or French.
• Willingness to travel up to three days per week.

Required skills

• Supply chain planning
• Manufacturing logistics
• Distribution logistics