Senior Consultant (Supply Chain)

BioTalent; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship and career progression opportunities

Job summary

BioTalent is seeking high-calibre Consultants to join their growing Supply Chain & Operations practice. This role entails leading engagements across the full supply chain lifecycle, advising senior stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Successful candidates will possess a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and strategy, alongside excellent analytical capabilities. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression within a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy or management consulting, preferably in life sciences.
• Strong ability to analyze end-to-end pharma/biotech supply chain.
• Proven skills in communicating complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead workstreams across supply chain engagements.
• Analyze challenges in R&D, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution.
• Translate data insights into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Life sciences supply chain understanding

Analytical capabilities

Problem-solving skills

Client-facing communication

Interest in life sciences strategy

Job description

We are partnering with a leading global life sciences strategy consultancy to identify high‑calibre Consultants to join a growing Supply Chain & Operations practice. This team delivers complex, high‑impact projects across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medtech clients.

These roles offer the opportunity to work across the full supply chain lifecycle - from R&D and clinical development through to manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, and distribution - advising senior stakeholders on critical strategic and operational challenges.

What this role offers

• Exposure to senior executives at top‑tier life sciences organisations on high‑priority supply chain and operations topics
• A strategy‑led consulting environment with deep life sciences specialism and rigorous problem‑solving
• The opportunity to work across end‑to‑end supply chains, from early‑stage development through to global commercialisation
• Involvement in full engagement delivery, from diagnostic and strategy through to operational recommendations
• A collaborative, high‑performance culture with strong mentorship and clear progression pathways
• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to build a long‑term consulting career in life sciences

Key responsibilities

Support and lead workstreams across end‑to‑end supply chain engagements within life sciences

Analyse complex challenges spanning:

• R&D and clinical supply chains
• Manufacturing and network strategy
• Sourcing and procurement optimisation
• Demand and supply planning
• Inventory strategy and cost optimisation
• Distribution and logistics models
• Supply chain resilience and risk management
• Translate data‑driven insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Develop business cases, target operating models, and implementation roadmaps
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, commercial, and operations
• Contribute to internal knowledge building and thought leadership

What you will bring

• Experience in strategy or management consulting, with exposure to life sciences supply chain or operations
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end pharma/biotech supply chain dynamics, from development through to commercial distribution
• Excellent analytical and structured problem‑solving capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment and communicate complex concepts clearly
• A proactive, intellectually curious mindset and strong interest in life sciences strategy