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Robert | |
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Bob Hutchens, a Booz & Company Partner based in New York, has served the pharmaceutical and consumer products markets for more than 15 years. One of his most recognized industry contributions has been his successful efforts to redesign the supply chain for the Center for Disease Control’s $1.7 billion Vaccine for Children program.
Mr. Hutchens’ client engagements leverage his expertise in:
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Supply chain, procurement, and operations processes and improvement
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Strategic sourcing of external costs
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Merger integration planning and implementation
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Business strategy and growth programs
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Process redesign and branding assessments
Some of Mr. Hutchens’ most important development, design, and planning efforts have included:
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Creating a 10-year strategic plan for the manufacturing and supply chain functions of a major pharmaceutical company, including evaluating key function outsourcing and off-shoring
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Building procurement capabilities of major pharmaceutical companies by redesigning the purchasing organizations and improving staff skill levels
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Leading integration planning and implementation for manufacturing, distribution, and customer service activities related to the acquisition of a subsidiary for a major pharmaceutical company
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Formulating competition strategies, assessing product cross-branding opportunities, and developing new capital allocation processes for pharmaceutical companies
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Leading the project management effort for the consent decree remediation activities of a major life sciences company
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Developing a global supply strategy for key products included in the President’s Emergency Program For Aids Relief (PEPFAR)
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Developing a global strategic sourcing program—including raw materials, packaging, and indirect spending—that saved over $1.5 billion for one of the world’s largest consumer products companies
Well known for his thought leadership in the healthcare field, Mr. Hutchens has co-authored several articles for strategy+business, including “The Prescription for Drug Costs” and “What’s Driving Prescription Drug Costs?” He has also moderated numerous conference panels on a wide range of healthcare topics.
Mr. Hutchens earned his M.B.A. in finance and operations from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. He also attended the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, where he earned a B.A. in business administration.