AD, Global Supply Chain Planning & Logistics
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Global Supply Chain Planning & Logistics will lead end-to-end supply planning, S&OP execution, logistics, product launch readiness and ongoing production across Rigel’s clinical and commercial portfolio. This role drives alignment across demand, supply, inventory, and financial planning, ensuring reliable product supply and operational excellence.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Supply Planning & S&OP: Lead and manage the monthly S&OP process, aligning demand, supply, inventory, and financial plans. Develop and maintain integrated supply plans across drug substance, intermediates, and finished product. Consolidate, maintain, and update the Tech Ops LRP financial plan. Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor supply performance and inventory health. Drive scenario planning and risk-based decision making.
Product Launch & Lifecycle Management: Lead supply chain strategy and execution for clinical and commercial product launches. Ensure launch readiness across demand translation, capacity alignment, inventory positioning, and logistics. Support lifecycle management including scale-up, tech transfer, and post-launch stabilization.
External Manufacturing & Procurement: Collaborate with CMOs and external partners to ensure supply continuity and execution. Oversee procurement activities including RFP, SOW, purchase order management and vendor performance. Ensure alignment between supply plans and financial forecasts.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement: Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies and business continuity plans. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance. Leverage digital tools and analytics to improve visibility and efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Leads, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Commercial teams. Provide clear communication and executive-level insights on supply performance and risks.
Knowledge And Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
12+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical supply chain.
Strong experience in S&OP, supply planning, and product launch support.
Experience working with CMOs and external manufacturing networks.
Knowledge of GMP and global regulatory requirements.
Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Compensation And Benefits
Rigel offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; paid time off; paid company holidays; a 401(k) plan; and other benefits.
Working Conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk; sit; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some travel may be required.