Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Quality Transformation Consultant, you will support life sciences clients in digital quality and compliance initiatives within our Advisory practice. In this role, you will work across product development and manufacturing activities to analyze client needs, identify process gaps, and help shape approaches that improve speed to market, reduce cost, and strengthen quality outcomes. You will also contribute to the use of digital technologies, lean methods, and supply chain integration to support more effective operations.

As a Senior Associate you will manage assigned workstreams, interpret complex information, and help guide junior team members while building meaningful client relationships. You are expected to navigate ambiguity, use critical thinking to break down complex concepts, and develop a deeper understanding of the business context that informs your recommendations. In this role at PwC, you will respond to diverse perspectives, use a range of tools and techniques to develop ideas, and uphold professional and technical standards while supporting client service delivery.

Responsibilities

- Analyzing client quality transformation needs across product development and manufacturing processes
- Developing digital quality and compliance workstreams that align with lifecycle, production, and release activities
- Applying Lean Manufacturing, operations strategy, and process simulation to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput
- Documenting quality, compliance, and operational procedures to support repeatable execution across programs
- Interpreting data from manufacturing and quality systems to shape insights and recommendations
- Using digital tooling and technology platforms to support process improvement and traceability initiatives
- Coordinating implementation activities across multiple workstreams while adapting to shifting client priorities
- Guiding junior team members through task delivery, issue resolution, and review of assigned work
- Supporting client relationships by anticipating needs and translating business context into practical actions

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Biology/Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Science/Sustainability, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, Science
- Demonstrating experience in life sciences quality transformation initiatives
- Applying digital tooling for compliance and process documentation
- Interpreting data for insights and recommendations
- Using critical thinking to solve complex process issues
- Building client relationships and mentoring junior team members

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines