Pharma Manufacturing Solutions Lead

Overview TCS is currently looking for a Solutions Lead for Pharma manufacturing. This leader will be responsible for the growth of TCS business in the Manufacturing area among Pharma clients by creating a robust manufacturing offering for the Pharma Industry, setting up a center of excellence, and driving thought leadership in this space. This role will cover primary manufacturing and secondary manufacturing, batch and continuous processes, manufacturing engineering covering both IT and OT, and green / brown field implementations of digital manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities Promote the company's engineering services to major pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers, addressing key areas such as process manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation. Work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop proposals based on customer-specific requirements and industry regulations. Create a strong manufacturing offering for the Pharma Industry customer. Develop a Center of Excellence to meet this objective, engaging with key customer stakeholders and creating mindshare with them. Establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with prospects and client stakeholders across manufacturing, quality, and regulatory functions. Collaborate with clients to identify engineering challenges in areas such as recipe design and management, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), center lining, downtime tracking, batch and material tracking, and guided operations (maintenance & changeover). Support the execution of digital transformation programs, facilitating design thinking workshops with clients and leveraging various tools and techniques to enhance operational efficiency. Work with cross-functional teams to promote engineering solutions and drive new business opportunities within the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sector. Conduct market analysis, lead business planning, and develop strategic sales initiatives. Track sales progress and provide status updates. Monitor key client engagement, support business reviews, and implement measures to strengthen relationships and expand service adoption. Drive awareness of IoT and digital engineering solutions through industry events, thought leadership, and client engagements. Qualifications At least 15+ years of experience working in the area of Pharma manufacturing. Has worked for at least one large US-based Pharma manufacturer. Has implemented or been part of the implementation of Manufacturing systems (MES) on one of the leading industry solutions. Possesses a strong industry standing. Demonstrated experience with building and curating solutions. Strong relationship and interpersonal skills. Comfortable handling complexity in a diverse environment. Demonstrates strong personal communication and executive presence to establish interest, credibility, and trust. Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills are a must. Education Requirements Master's or Bachelor's degree from a leading college. Travel Candidates must be open to 30-40% travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tephra