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Responsibilities:Infosys Consulting is looking for talented and highly motivated consultants to join our Life Sciences consulting practice. As a Senior Principal / Associate Partner specializing in Pharma Manufacturing, you will lead strategic transformation programs for global pharmaceutical clients, focusing on manufacturing excellence, compliance, and digital innovation.- Lead strategic business transformation programs in pharma manufacturing, including operational excellence, digital factory initiatives, and Industry 4.0 adoption. - Manage program planning, execution, and reporting; ensure quality, stakeholder communication, client buy-in, risk mitigation, and budget adherence for successful delivery. - Engage with senior client stakeholders to define manufacturing strategies and transformation roadmaps. - Drive sales pursuits in collaboration with Infosys teams; lead proposal development, solution design, pricing, client presentations, and contract negotiations. - Develop solutions leveraging MES, IoT, AI/ML, automation, and advanced analytics to optimize manufacturing operations. - Represent Infosys Consulting in industry forums, publish thought leadership, and participate in analyst meetings. - Contribute to practice development: coach consultants, build capabilities in emerging areas like continuous manufacturing and sustainability. - Convert industry trends and regulatory changes into opportunities for new offerings and solutions.Basic Qualifications:Demonstrates proven success in roles and thorough abilities in one or more of the following areas:- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (API, formulation, packaging) and regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, GMP). - Deep domain knowledge in manufacturing operations, quality systems, and supply chain integration. - Understanding and experience towards newer/advance manufacturing techniques towards precision medicine e.g. RLT - Understanding and POV on Insourcing and Outsourcing of Manufacturing through CDMOs - Hands-on experience with manufacturing systems – MES, ERP (SAP), automation platforms, and data analytics tools. - Minimum of 12+ years of professional experience in Life Sciences industry, with significant consulting experience in manufacturing transformation. - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferredPreferred Qualifications:- Successful track record in digital manufacturing transformation using Lean/Agile approaches. - Experience in Industry 4.0 technologies, smart factory solutions, and sustainability initiatives. - Proven ability to lead strategic discussions with CxO-level stakeholders. - Prior experience working directly with pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing organizations