Senior Manager – Strategy & Operations – Supply Chain – Pharma & life Sciences

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

Contribute to creating a better tomorrow

The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fueled by open and curious minds, who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place.

Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.

PwC Advisory is a network of multiple possibilities – where you want to make an impact is always up to you. Under the expert stewardship of our Advisory experts, you’ll delve into the inner workings of companies to find the best solutions for any challenge they might have. From the excitement of deals to the complexities of consulting and the fascinating realm of risks and threats in forensics, you’ll help clients nurture trust and maintain their evolutionary edge, today and into the future. Now that’s making a difference.

Your impact

As a Senior Manager – Strategy & Operations – Supply Chain – Pharma & Life Sciences, you’ll make an impact by: 

• Focussing on supply chain planning, manufacturing and/or distribution and logistics
• Analysing identified issues and help define approaches to manage and solve them proactively with the project team (by applying best practices, benchmarks and thought leadership to identify and implement process and organisational improvement opportunities)
• Playing a key role in building a sustained relationship with our clients.
• Contributing to achieving the commercial goals of our company by selling follow-up projects to existing customers or new projects. 
• Working with and contribute to PwC’s international Pharma & Life Sciences community
• Managing, developing, training and mentoring the supervised teams and assessing their performance.

About you

• Master’s degree in economics, (bio-)engineering, business administration, sciences or comparable by experience
• Minimum ten years of experience in Supply Chain within the Healthcare & Life science industry
• Previous consulting experience is a plus
• Ability to combine specialist technical knowledge, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with consulting skills (project management, presentation and communication skills, etc.) while working directly with management and employees on the clients’ premises
• A client centric mindset with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience in leading teams & developing people
• Fluent in English, and Dutch and/or French 
• Flexibility to work in different environments and locations (travel abroad up to three days per week) and easily acquire new skills and expertise

Life at PwC Belgium

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to.

• Flexibility: flexible working hours so you can decide your most effective working pattern.
• Infinite learning and growing: broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.
• Rewards that matter to you: a flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.
• Diversity & inclusion: we believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve important problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be the best versions of themselves. We organise various D&I initiatives, including an active employee-led Employee Resource Group (ERG) community, comprising 9 diversity groups with over 200 PwC employees aiming to make an impact within and beyond PwC.
• A sustainable mobility offer: we offer a comprehensive mobility budget with a wide range of options (hybrid and electric cars, bike leasing, mobility card or loan reimbursement).
• Well-being: an extensive health and well-being programme that includes access to professional sport coaching, individual sessions, sports communities and mental health resources. We encourage a healthy lifestyle with regular wellness challenges and various catering options at our cafeteria. 
• Team events such as Last Friday Drinks, quarterly themed parties, team-building days and celebrations, as well as time spent on community days and charity activities.
• International PwC network: broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms.
• Supporting you in every phase of your life, including family friendly work schemes.

Let’s build something great together. What are you waiting for?

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Analytical Thinking, Consulting, English Language, Group Problem Solving, Health Care, Leadership, Life Science, People Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning (SCP)

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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