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CDMO CMO IBP GMP

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Integrated Planning Strategy:

Design and implement

IBP /S&OP

frameworks tailored to life sciences environments, accounting for regulatory release cycles, CMO / CDMO network complexity, and the distinct planning dynamics of biopharma and med tech product portfolios. + S&OP /

IBP :

Lead the full IBP cycle

•including demand review, supply review, portfolio review, and executive S&OP

•integrating commercial, clinical, regulatory, and operations inputs to drive aligned decision-making. +

Demand & Supply Planning:

Develop demand and supply planning processes that account for life sciences-specific drivers including patient-based forecasting, launch ramp modeling, loss of exclusivity ( LOE ), batch yield variability, QA release buffers, and

CMO / CDMO

lead time dynamics. +

S&OE:

Translate IBP decisions into short-horizon execution plans, ensuring production schedules, batch campaign sequencing, CMO order management, and serialization-compliant logistics are aligned with near-term patient and customer demand. +

Inventory Optimization:

Develop multi-echelon inventory strategies that account for shelf life, retest dating, temperature-controlled storage, and regulatory hold periods

•balancing service levels against working capital and write-off risk. +

Process Improvement & Digital Enablement:

Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reduce supply risk, and accelerate planning cycles. Implement AI-enabled planning tools, digital twins, and advanced analytics to modernize life sciences supply chain operations. +

Performance Management:

Define and track life sciences-relevant KPIs including OTIF , forecast accuracy, batch cycle time, CMO on-time delivery, inventory days-on-hand, and write-off rate. Develop action plans to address gaps and drive continuous improvement. +

Operating Model:

Design governance frameworks and planning operating models that integrate commercial, medical affairs, regulatory, quality, and operations functions

•enabling coordinated decision-making across complex biopharma and med tech organizations. +

Stakeholder Engagement:

Build and sustain relationships across client organizations

•engaging executive leadership, commercial teams, supply chain functions, quality, and regulatory affairs

•to align on planning priorities and communicate performance outcomes. +

Risk Management:

Proactively identify supply chain risks specific to life sciences environments

•including

CMO / CDMO

capacity constraints, API supply disruption, regulatory holds, and cold chain failures

•and develop mitigation strategies to protect patient supply continuity. +

Reporting & Analytics:

Provide data-driven insights into planning performance through advanced reporting and visualization

•enabling senior leadership to make informed decisions on supply strategy, capacity investment, and network configuration. + Find solutions to clients' life sciences supply chain and planning challenges

•including demand volatility, CMO / CDMO capacity constraints, regulatory holds, and product lifecycle complexity

+ Spot and solve challenges using your analytical & strategy skills to dive into data and compare vs. industry peers

+ Lead workshops that look for ways to improve organizations and processes

+ Determine what methods and procedures to use when completing projects

+ Give clients insights that help make their companies work better, faster, and more efficiently? ? ?

+ Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth

+ Use digital tech to help clients find new ways to make their orgs more effective and efficient

+ Lead small to medium sized teams with diverse backgrounds skills and knowledge

+ Effectively manage and coach others, collaborating with internal and external parties

+ Support client sales origination and thought leadership development

+ Ensure that projects help clients meet their key goals

+ Drive a positive impact in the communities where we work

+ Support delivery of generative AI and agent-based modeling to accelerate ? scalable use cases ? for Agentic planning operations ?

•? translating complex technical outputs into executive-ready insights ? and scalable solutions. ?? ?

Travel Requirements:

Travel is required for this role and could vary from 10-75%.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience working on Supply Chain initiatives

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience working on Integrated Planning initiatives

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience working in one or many of the following industries: Biopharma, Medical Devices / Med Tech, CDMO / CMO , or adjacent Life Sciences sectors

+ Minimum of 2 years of external experience at a consulting firm or 5 years of internal consulting experience in a role equivalent to Manager level within industry

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years' work experience)?

+ You have a deep specialization in one or more of the following life sciences planning domains: Patient-Based Demand Forecasting, IBP /S&OP, S&OE, Inventory Optimization, CMO / CDMO Supply Planning, or Clinical-to-Commercial Supply Transition

+ You have the proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solvin To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account