Operational Excellence Consultant – Life Sciences

Operational Excellence Consultant Life Sciences

Life Sciences companies are redefining the way innovation reaches patients.

As breakthrough therapies advanced manufacturing technologies and digital capabilities reshape the industry the ability to combine scientific excellence with operational performance has never been more important.
In this evolving and increasingly complex scenario Porsche Consulting partners with leading pharmaceutical biotech and medtech organizations to transform operations unlock productivity and build resilient future-ready businesses.

At Porsche Consulting we are looking for Operational Excellence Consultants with strong experience in the broader Life Sciences Industry:
Professionals with strategic acumen a strong Life Sciences background and a solid understanding of end-to-end LS value chains who have experienced the industrys complexity first-hand across typical operations strategy challenges.

About Porsche Consulting

Porsche Consulting is an international strategy and management consultancy. We help clients transform ambitious ideas into measurable results by combining strategic excellence with hands-on implementation. Across industries including Consumer Goods Life Sciences Industrial Goods Transportation and Aerospace & Defence we create sustainable impact through transformation innovation and operational excellence.

As Life Sciences thought leaders we support pharmaceutical medtech biotech service and healthcare organizations in addressing some of todays most pressing challenges.

Your role

You will play a key role leading cross-functional international teams working closely with C-level decision-makers to design tailored scalable and sustainable solutions while managing project workstreams engaging senior stakeholders and presenting recommendations to executive leadership.

As part of our Life Sciences Team you will work at the intersection of strategy and execution supporting leading players in addressing some of their most critical challenges helping them transform innovation into operational excellence and build the capabilities required to succeed in an increasingly complex and evolving sector including:

Manufacturing Excellence & Productivity

Supply Chain Transformation & Network Optimization

Procurement & Supplier Excellence

Operations Planning Capacity & Performance

Industrialization Scale-Up & Technology Transfer

Quality Compliance & GMP Excellence

Smart Factory & AI-enabled Operations

Operational Due Diligence & Performance Transformation

This role requires full availability to travel (80% of your working time will be spent at client sites in Italy and abroad (EU and extra EU).

Your profile

Degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial Engineering) or an equivalent qualification. A relevant PhD or MBA is considered a strong asset.

3-5 years of hands-on experience in industrial operations and process optimization within international organizations or consulting firms operating across one or more core Life Sciences sub-sectors (Pharma Biotech MedTech).

Solid understanding of the broader Life Sciences sector combined with deep knowledge of at least one core sub-sector (Pharma Biotech MedTech) including its value chains operating models regulatory environment and key dynamics.

Demonstrated involvement in shaping operations strategy optimizing footprint design and redesigning industrial networks

Knowledge of enabling technologies including the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Big Data & Analytics Augmented Reality (AR) Virtual Reality (VR) and Digital Twin technologies

Direct experience managing teams and resources

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset

Enthusiasm for driving change

Excellent command of Microsoft and AI-powered tools

Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau).

Fluency in both Italian and English. Knowledge of German is a plus

Willingness to travel and embrace new challenges

Compensation & Benefits

At Porsche Consulting we believe in recognizing talent and rewarding contribution. Compensation is aligned with local market conditions and therefore varies by location.

Our total rewards package includes a competitive fixed salary performance-based incentives and a broad range of benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. And by the way do you want to drive a Porsche

In accordance with applicable Italian pay transparency requirements the annual gross base salary for this role in Italy starts at 44000. The final fixed salary will be determined based on objective role-related criteria including relevant experience qualifications demonstrated skills and overall fit for the role.

Our goal is to maintain an evolving compensation model that recognizes and rewards long-term contribution and impact while continuously adapting to the changing needs of our employees.

What you will find

High-impact international projects with global industry leaders and direct exposure to C-level executives

The opportunity to work side by side with senior decision-makers to design and implement transformations that deliver measurable results

The opportunity to grow broaden your skill set and challenge yourself across different topics and industries

A dynamic and international environment where creativity entrepreneurship teamwork and ownership are valued

Access to proven methodologies and innovative technologies

Continuous learning opportunities and structured career development

A culture built on trust responsibility and collaboration

Flexible working arrangements that support sustainable performance and well-being

The opportunity to create tangible impact for clients while accelerating your own professional growth