Senior Consultant - Life Science Strategy

Join us if you are an experienced Life Sciences strategy consultant with a passion for shaping the Life Science operations space for the future.

Zurich
As soon as possible
100 %

Your contribution to KPMG

  • Drive client engagements within a team of consultants; project areas will involve the definition of a strategy focussed on operations, which covers the functional areas from R&D and Tech-Ops (i.e. Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering)
  • Participate in business development activities by developing proposals
  • Expand our relationship with key Life Sciences clients, position KPMG as the go-to partner tackling strategic issues and delivering tangible results
  • Develop and strengthen KPMG's Life Sciences practice by applying your subject matter skills
  • Follow market developments and trends, advance own and team expertise and support writing of publications

This is what makes you successful

  • Master's degree in Life Sciences or Business Administration with a focus on Strategy
  • 2 years experience providing professional services to Life Science companies, or working in a Life Science firm in strategy, R&D, Tech-Ops, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering role
  • Experience in commercial strategy, with the ability to cover the entire value chain, from R&D to Commercial to Supply Chain
  • Ability to develop a value case, by identifying operational improvements and quantifying the financial benefits
  • Experience with digital transformation, Industry 4.0 related topics and innovations within supply chain is considered a valuable asset
  • Ability and willingness to travel (20-50% depending on client preference)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German, other languages, i.e. Italian and French, are a plus

Meet the team: Global Strategy Group Life Sciences

Your benefits

We offer a range of generous benefits designed to help you thrive with us and benefit for life. Discover them below.

  • Your personal skillset

    From digital learning to external programs, personal development comes in many shapes and forms at KPMG. Share our passion for learning and cultivate future and digital skills that will last a lifetime. Even better: benefit from our contribution to the cost of qualifying in your field.

    Your personal skillset
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

    KPMG offers a dynamic work environment for “Consultepreneurs” – people who blend the cleverness of consultants with the agility of entrepreneurs. They’re the best of both worlds. Dare to get involved, spread your wings and let your entrepreneurial spirit soar.

    Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Hybrid working

    We offer you a blend of working from home and at the office, allowing them a high degree of flexibility. You can agree on your individual work model with your Manager.

    Hybrid working
  • Connections that count

    With our culture of collaboration, you’ll automatically develop valuable and lasting links to colleagues and clients. Strengthen crucial connections further at in-house and external networking and social events.

    Connections that count

Are you interested?

KPMG as an employer

We invite you to become part of a new innovative Life Sciences EMA Strategy hub in Switzerland. You will be exposed to defining impactful operational strategies and support in bottom-line realisation. You will interact with C-level as well shopfloor, and learn how to unlock value across the full value chain. You will be part of KPMGs Global Strategy Group and collaborate with KPMG teams like M&A, Finance, Tax, Technology. Our clients are ranging from biotech startups to multinational corporations.

KPMG is known for providing clear and consistent solutions in the areas of auditing and advisory services. The broad palette of services across many subject matters and industries allows the provision of multidisciplinary services from a single source for our clients on the one hand and diverse careers and development options for our employees on the other hand. Our dealings are fair and frank and we strive to always look at the results of our work through the eyes of our clients. At KPMG, we are aware that if we add value for our clients, we also do the same for ourselves.

Do you have any questions?

Rebecca Werner

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