Senior AssociateBSCO Manufacturing Excellence Quality

Industry / Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs develop operational strategies and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes improve productivity and drive business performance.

In product development and manufacturing at PwC you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles identify bottlenecks and develop strategies to enhance speed to market reduce costs and improve quality. Working in this area you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles optimising supply chain integration and leveraging digital technologies.

Job Description

Associate / Senior Associate PPDM Quality

Industry : Management Consulting

Job Family : Physical Product Development and Manufacturing (PPDM)

Specialism : Operations

Management Level : Associate / Senior Associate

Travel Requirements : Travel to client locations may be required as per project requirements.

Job Summary :

PwCs Operations Transformation PPDM Quality team partners with organizations across Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences Medical Devices and Health Industries to modernize Quality end to end. We help clients design digital-first Quality operating models re-engineer QMS processes and embed scientific and operational excellence linking patient safety and regulatory compliance (CSV / GxP ) to measurable business performance.

In this role you will lead Quality transformations across Digital Quality QMS and process optimization and shop-floor excellence. You will assess maturity define roadmaps implement and scale solutions such as eQMS and MES integrations and analytics enable inspection readiness and coach client teams. Outcomes include fewer deviations faster CAPA closure higher R ight- F irst- T ime (RFT) and uptime quicker batch release and lower cost of quality for global clients.

Knowledge Preferred :

Digital Quality & Platforms Experience with eQMS (e.g. Veeva Sparta / TrackWise ) platform architecture and configuration integrations with adjacent systems (MES / LIMS / ERP) and building real-time dashboards / analytics; ability to define Digital Quality maturity roadmaps aligned to Quality 4.0.

QMS Compliance & Validation End-to-end QMS process expertise (Change Control CAPA Deviations Document / Record Management Data Integrity Inspection Management) Quality Risk Assessment & Management remediation programs QA / QC aseptic and sterile manufacturing fundamentals Computer System Validation (CSV) and quality process validation and strong command of GxP operational controls.

Scientific & Operational Excellence Proven application of Lean / Six Sigma / TPM to drive cycle-time right-first-time yield and uptime; establishment of engineering standards and lab / manufacturing excellence; benchmarking and tiered governance to sustain continuous improvement.

Regulatory Clinical & Patient-Safety Processes Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory expectations and cross-functional processes including patient safety and clinical development with the ability to align quality processes and digital solutions to these lifecycle requirements.

Operating Model & Culture Change Ability to design operating mechanisms and shape Organizational DNA and culture that enable adoption change management training and measurable business outcomes (e.g. reliability of supply speed to market cost of quality).

Skills Preferred :

Leading and delivering significant business results by applying strategic thinking structured problem-solving innovation and taking individual initiative

Managing complex client engagements and project workstreams with minimal supervision

Building and sustaining trusted relationships with team members / clients and driving client value

Communicating effectively across varied business contexts and stakeholder levels (verbal and written)

Performing quantitative and qualitative analyses including benchmarking root cause analysis and operational assessments

Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and mentor junior consultants

Experience with digital quality systems including Veeva TrackWise ETQ etc. ; certifications or implementation experience in eQMS and Computer System Validation / Configuration is highly desirable

Exposure to or experience in business development (e.g. proposal development solution design client pitches) is preferred

Qualifications :

Educational Background :

Bachelors in pharmacy Life Sciences or Engineering desirable

MBA in Operations (Preferred)

Past Experience :

Prior relevant work experience aligned with the required knowledge and skills

Senior Associate : 4- 7 years of experience

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Job Posting End Date

January 23 2026

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Management Experience,Manufacturing & Controls,5S,Manufacturing Management,Kaizen,Chemistry,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1