Operations Consulting - Manufacturing Excellence (Quality Control) - Associate

Operations Consulting Associate

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.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to :

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Preferred Fields of Study

Biomedical Science, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Mechanical Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing / Analytics / Science

Preferred Knowledge / Skills

Demonstrates knowledge and a proven record of success in or a desire to deliver advisory services in one of the following core industry sectors including, but not limited to :

Functional Experience

Demonstrates knowledge and a proven record of success in or a desire to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas :

Experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry and / or top consulting firms with a focus on Pharma / Life Sciences.

Experience with Quality IT systems (eQMS, Veeva, Trackwise, etc.).

Knowledgeable in business processes in quality roles, manufacturing, or lab operations.

Key experience : (e.g., process engineering, process validation) and strong management consulting intrinsics such as communication, adaptability, and learning agility.

Bachelors Degree Required

Travel Requirements Up to 80%

The salary range for this position is : $61,000 - $100,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.