Operations / Manufacturing Transformation Director - Pharmaceutical, Bio Tech, Life Sciences

Yapay Zeka TR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Operations Transformation Director to lead supply chain transformation projects in the Pharmaceutical, Bio Tech, and Life Sciences sectors. This pivotal role blends remote, office, and client site work, allowing you to shape and guide critical projects while mentoring teams and supporting business development efforts. Ideal candidates will have extensive consulting experience and a passion for resolving complex operational challenges. Join a market-leading consulting firm and make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Tier 1 or boutique consulting firms.
• Proven track record in managing large teams and delivering client work.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex supply chain transformation projects in Pharma and Bio Tech sectors.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior supply chain leaders.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Problem-Solving

Business Development

Supply Chain Analytics

Digital Supply Chain Technologies

Tools

RPA

AI

IoT

Blockchain

Big Data

Job description

Operations / Manufacturing Transformation Director - Pharmaceutical, Bio Tech, Life Sciences

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Base pay range

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Position: Operational (E2E Value Chain) Transformation Director

Industry: Management Consulting

Vertical: Pharmaceutical, Bio Tech and Life Sciences

Location: UK Wide - Various Locations

Package: Up to £240K (including benefits and bonus), dependent on experience

Background

Our client is a market-leading Top Tier Global Consulting firm with offices in nearly 200 countries and over 300,000 employees. They support leading private, public, and government organizations in defining and executing critical strategies across various themes and competence areas. They are expanding their consulting presence in the Pharmaceutical, Bio Tech, and Life Sciences sectors and are seeking a new Consulting Director focused on Operational (E2E Value Chain) expertise.

The Role

This is a classic C-Suite consulting role involving a blend of remote, office, and client site work. You will help shape and lead complex supply chain transformation projects in the Pharma, Bio Tech, and Life Sciences sectors. As a director, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior supply chain leaders, guiding projects in areas such as procurement strategy, supply chain operating models, segmentation, inventory optimization, digital supply chain technologies (like RPA, AI, IoT, Blockchain, Big Data), and supply chain analytics. You will also mentor teams and support business development efforts.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Tier 1 or boutique consulting firms supporting Pharma, Bio Tech, or Life Sciences clients on large-scale operational transformations. You should demonstrate strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving skills, a proven track record in business development, managing large teams, and delivering high-quality client work. Passion for resolving complex operational and value chain issues is essential, along with discretion and confidentiality in line with GDPR. S.I.S Executive is acting as a third-party executive search organization on behalf of our client.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain, Consulting, and Management

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing