Senior Principal - Business Consulting (Pharma Manufacturing)

Responsibilities:Infosys Consulting is looking for talented and highly motivated consultants to join our Life Sciences consulting practice. As a Senior Principal / Associate Partner specializing in Pharma Manufacturing, you will lead strategic transformation programs for global pharmaceutical clients, focusing on manufacturing excellence, compliance, and digital innovation.Lead strategic business transformation programs in pharma manufacturing, including operational excellence, digital factory initiatives, and Industry 4.0 adoption. Manage program planning, execution, and reporting; ensure quality, stakeholder communication, client buy-in, risk mitigation, and budget adherence for successful delivery. Engage with senior client stakeholders to define manufacturing strategies and transformation roadmaps. Drive sales pursuits in collaboration with Infosys teams; lead proposal development, solution design, pricing, client presentations, and contract negotiations. Develop solutions leveraging MES, IoT, AI/ML, automation, and advanced analytics to optimize manufacturing operations. Represent Infosys Consulting in industry forums, publish thought leadership, and participate in analyst meetings. Contribute to practice development: coach consultants, build capabilities in emerging areas like continuous manufacturing and sustainability. Convert industry trends and regulatory changes into opportunities for new offerings and solutions.Basic Qualifications:Demonstrates proven success in roles and thorough abilities in one or more of the following areas:Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (API, formulation, packaging) and regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, GMP). Deep domain knowledge in manufacturing operations, quality systems, and supply chain integration. Understanding and experience towards newer/advance manufacturing techniques towards precision medicine e.g. RLTUnderstanding and POV on Insourcing and Outsourcing of Manufacturing through CDMOsHands-on experience with manufacturing systems – MES, ERP (SAP), automation platforms, and data analytics tools. Minimum of 12+ years of professional experience in Life Sciences industry, with significant consulting experience in manufacturing transformation. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferredPreferred Qualifications:Successful track record in digital manufacturing transformation using Lean/Agile approaches. Experience in Industry 4.0 technologies, smart factory solutions, and sustainability initiatives. Proven ability to lead strategic discussions with CxO-level stakeholders. Prior experience working directly with pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing organizations

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