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Larry Strauss serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Operations and Technology Management at Boston University's Questrom School of Business. With over 35 years of professional experience in life sciences—including medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotech sectors—he teaches undergraduate and graduate Operations & Supply Chain Management courses, integrating real-world industry expertise into academic instruction.
His professional focus spans end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning systems implementation, sourcing and distribution optimization, and contract manufacturer management (CMOs/CDMOs). He specializes in building supply chains from inception for clinical-stage companies, with deep operational knowledge in S&OP, warehouse logistics, RFP negotiations, and cross-functional team leadership within regulated environments. His teaching emphasizes practical applications for life sciences supply chain challenges.
Strauss mentors students through case-based instruction drawn from his industry leadership roles, though specific thesis advising details are unreported. His professional projects involved significant operational transformations and team-building initiatives that inform classroom teaching, though formal grant activities aren't documented.
Professionally, he contributes to Tech Ops and CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) teams in biopharmaceutical development, bridging academic theory with industrial execution through real-time case studies and industry networking opportunities for students.
