Marcos is business and operations consultant with over 20 years of experience. Marcos helps companies drive measurable improvements in operational efficiency, financial performance, and product and commercial launch effectiveness.
He specializes in program management, operations, and supply chain excellence. He has extensive experience leading cross-functional Manufacturing and Supply Chain Transformation initiatives for global companies across industries – including Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, High Tech, and Consumer Products companies. He has a proven track record of delivering millions of dollars in top-line growth through successful product launches and cost reduction through operations transformation programs.
He has built small start up teams, and also led large company programs at multi-nationals. This diverse experiences make him a flexible and adaptable leader in different business settings. He is capable of quickly establishing business direction, clear objectives, and a plan of action toward achieving short, medium and long term goals.
Marcos Buelvas
@marcosb
ScaleUp Inc is a global boutique consulting firm helping Fortune 500 companies solve complex business challenges across the US, Canada, EU, and India.
United StatesExperience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managing Director
Scaleup Consulting
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Led clinical and commercial supply chain development for pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including Fast Track, BTD, and EUA programs. Established demand, supply, and inventory management processes, and led supplier selection and contracting across CMOs, 3PLs, and ERP systems.
Partner / Country Head
Coldtech Systems
Jan 2017 - Jun 2019 (2 years 5 months)
Led expansion of ColdTech Systems into Colombia, establishing commercial operations and building relationships with major pharmaceutical clients. Initiated validation protocols, launched five products, and managed manufacturing and logistics partnerships.
Led programs addressing complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges, including strategy, operational optimization and system implementations. Managed cross-functional integration and planning for global manufacturing/supply chain of blockbuster products with >$500MM sales.
Led manufacturing and supply chain integration, Day 1 readiness and Day 2 planning. Developed integration plan and external manufacturing strategy, established packaging-change team, and drove go-live of critical systems/processes.
Developed global manufacturing strategy for a $2B business unit with $500MM cost/capital efficiency targets. Evaluated labor-intensive heart-valve manufacturing, network locations, component dual-sourcing and risk; built financial/capacity scenario model supporting a 5-year network redesign.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Supply Chain Management
Master of Science in Engineering with a focus on Supply Chain Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completed in 2004.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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