Life Sciences Distribution & Logistics Transformation Consultant

• Lead operational assessment and redesign engagements for life sciences and regulated distribution centers - diagnosing inefficiencies in material flow, storage utilization, labor models, and automation maturity.

• Design future-state DC layouts and material handling strategies (ASRS, AMR fleets, automated labeling, pick-and-place) and quantify ROI through structured value cases tied to throughput, cost, and compliance outcomes.

• Build and run simulation models and process analyses to validate design decisions, stress-test capacity scenarios, and support client leadership in capital prioritization discussions.

• Lead capital project workstreams - managing design milestones, commissioning activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), vendor coordination, and regulatory readiness across FDA/EMA environments.

• Partner with client IT, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to ensure integrated solutions meet operational requirements and pass inspection without findings.

• Develop operational readiness plans, staffing models, and KPI frameworks that sustain performance post go-live.

• Apply data and analytics (dashboards, automated reporting, process metrics) to surface opportunity, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement culture with client teams.

• Contribute to business development by shaping points of view, developing proposal content, and bringing credible operational stories into client conversations.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics engineering roles - with direct accountability for operational outcomes, not just advisory support.

• Demonstrated experience optimizing brownfield DC operations: redesigning flow, improving throughput, reducing cost, and implementing change in a live operating environment.

• Experience designing new or expanded DC facilities, including floorplan development, material flow definition, and integration of automation systems.

• Life sciences, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry experience - particularly in cGMP environments with FDA, EMA, or comparable regulatory authority exposure.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years' work experience)

• Proficiency in data-driven decision making - including process simulation, capacity modeling, time studies, and KPI dashboard development (Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, or equivalent).

• Experience developing value cases for capital investments - translating operational design into financial projections that support executive approval.

• Track record managing capital projects or major operational programs, including milestone accountability, vendor management, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.

• Experience leading commissioning and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for warehouse or manufacturing systems.

• Familiarity with WMS or ERP systems (SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or similar) and how system configuration intersects with operational design.

• Lean or continuous improvement certification (Green Belt or higher) and demonstrated application of lean principles in an engineering context.

• Experience building and leading small technical teams - developing junior engineers and establishing operational best practices.

• Interest in growing consulting skills: structuring problems, developing client relationships, and contributing to a high-performance delivery team.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/15/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture