We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to build and lead our global supply chain as we move toward commercial launch. This role will oversee all supply chain functions across clinical and commercial programs.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy for late-stage development and commercialization.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to align supply chain plans with corporate goals.
Clinical & Commercial Supply
- Ensure timely supply of clinical trial materials.
- Lead commercial launch planning and product distribution globally.
Manufacturing & Partnerships
- Manage relationships with external manufacturers (CDMOs) for drug substance and drug product.
- Oversee tech transfers and scale-up for commercial production.
Planning & Logistics
- Lead demand forecasting, inventory planning, and global logistics.
- Implement and optimize ERP and digital tools for supply chain visibility.
Compliance & Risk
- Ensure operations meet global regulatory standards (GMP/GDP).
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
Team Building
- Build and lead a high-performing global supply chain team.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 18+ years of supply chain leadership in small molecule pharma, covering both clinical and commercial supply.
- Experience scaling supply chain operations in late-stage or public biotech/pharma.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, and global regulatory requirements.
- Proven success managing outsourced manufacturing and global CDMO networks.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and compliance tools (e.g., serialization, DSCSA).
- Excellent leadership and collaboration skills across functions like Quality, Regulatory, CMC, Technical Ops, and Commercial.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in oncology supply chains, especially with accelerated regulatory pathways.
- Global product launch experience, including setting up 3PL and distribution partners.
- Knowledge of sustainability, ESG, and digital innovation in pharma supply chains.
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