Management Consulting Manager, Life Sciences Industry

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential.

Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients.

You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

As a Manager within the Management Consulting, Life Sciences Industry practice, you will become a leader in one of the fastest growing and most entrepreneurial groups within RSM.

You will have the resources and cross functional support of the largest middle market firm but will be able to operate in a lean and agile environment where your ideas and experience can directly shape what service offerings we provide to our clients and how we approach them.

We are continually looking to expand our scope of services and industries and need your help to do it.

We are looking for a candidate that can solve the complex problems the middle market faces throughout the entire value chain.

We need leaders that can identify the real problems our clients are facing and use data to prescribe innovative strategic and operational solutions.

Finally, we need people that can effectively communicate with clients and team members and foster long lasting relationships.

Responsibilities :

• Provide analytical support and industry insight during client assessments to understand and define the current state through data, opinions, observations, interviews and facilitated workshops
• Advise clients on optimizing supply chain, manufacturing, and quality / regulatory operations within a life sciences environment, including R&D, clinical trials, and commercialization processes
• Guide clients through navigating and ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, ISO standards, and other relevant regulations (e.g., GMP, GLP, GCP)
• Utilize Lean methodologies, Six Sigma, and continuous process improvement techniques to advise clients on enhancing operational efficiency and product quality
• Provide expertise in managing procurement, vendor relationships, and industry-specific logistics to ensure clients achieve timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services
• Lead and advise on technology transformation initiatives, including the selection, implementation and optimization of ERP, MRP, QMS, MES, LIMS, and Business Intelligence systems
• Drive digital transformation projects to enhance clients’ operational capabilities and data-driven decision-making.
• Manage and oversee complex global projects and programs for clients
• Communicate effectively both internally with the engagement team and externally with client employees and C-suite to maintain excellent client relationships
• Lead efforts regarding business development, networking, proposals, and marketing content
• Lead engagement economics such as proposal budgeting and pricing, margin management, billing, risk management, etc.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (biomedical, mechanical, computer, chemical, or industrial), Supply Chain, Economics or related field
• 8+ years of professional consulting experience or relevant industry experience
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex business problems through fact gathering, business process mapping and data analysis
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity
• Excellent verbal and written communication, project management, and organization skills
• Client service and relationship building skills
• Must be a team player; demonstrate attention to detail and problem-solving skills; able to effectively work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness and ability to travel 25% - 50%

Preferred Qualifications :

• Lean Six Sigma Green belt
• MBA or advanced degree
• Consulting Presence and ability to communicate with persons in executive level roles
• Knowledge on Global Regulatory requirements

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

Learn more about our total rewards at https : / / rsmus.com / careers / working-at-rsm / benefits .

• As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and / or harassment based on race;
• color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing);
• gender (including gender identity and / or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry;
• familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave);
• domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military / Veteran status ;

pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and / or employment / partnership.

RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected] .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders).

If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role.

The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc.

As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range : $108,400 - $217,800

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.