Manager - Life Sciences- Supply Chain and Operations - Industries

Join Our Supply Chain & Operations Team at EY Consulting Belgium!

Are you ready to shape the future of the Life Sciences & Pharma industry? EY Consulting in Belgium is looking for passionate and experienced professionals to join our dynamic Supply Chain & Operations team. We are hiring for two exciting roles:

• Senior Consultant (min. 2-3 years of experience)
• Manager (5+ years of experience)

At EY Consulting we work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world’s leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitiveness, implement operational improvements, reduce cost, deliver sustainable 360° stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier for themselves and the industry in which they operate. Our deep industry and functional expertise is supported by proprietary assets and solutions that help organizations transform faster and become more resilient. Underpinned by technology, data, analytics, AI, change management, talent and sustainability capabilities, our Supply Chain & Operations services help architect and accelerate all aspects of an organizational transformation.

What You’ll Do: As part of our team, you will:

• Shape client’s supply chain transformation vision, focus areas, and journey from the current state to a “to-be” enterprise environment.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and innovations to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Provide point-of-view on Life Sciences supply chain solutions to deliver on transformational goals along with strengths and weaknesses of various planning solutions.
• Collaborate & build strong relationships with senior client leaders, offering insights and solutions tailored to their unique challenges and ensure buy-in to recommended solutions.
• Collaborate with leading Life Sciences & Pharma companies to design and implement supply chain & operations strategies that drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
• Lead or contribute to projects focused on supply chain optimization, digital transformation, demand planning, manufacturing excellence, and distribution strategies.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Help to develop and expand the Life Sciences Supply Chain Services consulting portfolio through thought leadership and opportunity identification.
• Manage business development opportunities to bring innovative solutions and ways of working to clients.
• Build and apply technical, industry, organization, and functional knowledge to support efforts in selling opportunities to existing and new clients.
• Manage workstreams and/or work efforts at a client.

Who do we need – Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience scoping and delivering Life Sciences transformation and innovation technology advisory solutions and services that includes advanced functional-level understanding of at least one of the following: MES, Smart Factory, TMS, WMS, OMP, Kinaxis, SAP IBP.
• Minimum of 2 years of external experience at a consulting firm or 3 years of internal consulting experience in a role within Life Sciences (biopharma or medical device).
• You have a master’s degree in engineering, sciences, (bio)engineering, biotechnology or a related field of study or you are equivalent through experience.
• You are fluent in Dutch or English, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• You are a true team player with strong relational, analytical and problem-solving skills. You are detail-oriented and strive for excellence. You are also motivated and enthusiastic, but it is your "can-do" mentality that typifies you the most.
• You have a thorough knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharma processes & techniques (e.g. Car-T, Cell & Gene, API, Small & Large Molecules).
• You can work fluently with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with cGMP systems such as PASx, eLIMs, Siemens and SAP are a nice plus.

Specific Requirements – Senior Consultant:

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in project management or contributing to multi-disciplinary teams.
• A proactive mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Specific Requirements – Manager:

• Proven track record of leading projects or teams in a consulting or industry setting.
• Strong strategic thinking abilities and the capability to manage complex client engagements.
• Exceptional leadership skills and a drive to inspire and develop others.

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters innovation.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to challenging and impactful projects in the Life Sciences & Pharma sector.
• Competitive compensation and benefits tailored to your role and expertise.
• The chance to be part of a global network of experts, working to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

How to Apply: If you’re passionate about making a difference in the Life Sciences & Pharma industry and have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we want to hear from you!

Join us at EY Consulting Belgium and take the next step in your career. Let’s build a better working world together!