Head of Supply Chain

Responsibilities

• Ensure that supply chain functional objectives/plans are executed in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Provide tactical and strategic leadership to the Supply Chain department to ensure delivery of all products in a timely, compliant, and fiscally responsible fashion
• Continually develop safe practices and ensure a safe work environment
• Utilize Operational Excellence tools to facilitate continuous improvement
• Demonstrate organizational leadership to facilitate the success of all supporting departments
• Provide ongoing technical and problem-solving support to Operations and Quality
• Implement daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs utilizing standard and customized metrics and analysis to demonstrate efficiency, productivity, and profitability
• Work closely with Program Management, S&OP, Quality, Manufacturing, QC, MSAT and New Product Introduction to ensure success of the operation
• As part of the Site Leadership Team, develop Strategic plans, address site needs and support the communication plan
• Guide the assessment of equipment, systems, and capacity needs to support future demands and capabilities
• Build, develop, lead, coach, and retain staff with the goal of meeting/exceeding goals
• Perform other duties, as needed by the business

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of experience in regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Minimum 10 years of leadership with prior experience at the senior/executive leadership level preferred
• Experience managing supply chain operations including planning, raw material sourcing and procurement, vendor management, GMP material storage and management, cold chain management, global logistics, and related business continuity
• Detailed operational experience with ERP systems
• Experience in CDMO business preferred
• Operational understanding of cell therapy process and material requirements, including time sensitive vein to vein management of final labeled drug product
• Demonstrated Experience

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop constructive and effective relationships with direct reports, colleagues, and executive leadership
• Skills in Operational Excellence with a mindset for continuous improvement, innovation, and problem solving
• Strong ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Knowledge of Technology Transfer, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Facility Design and Maintenance, and Engineering
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP’s, ATMP guidelines, and the product commercialization lifecycle
• Demonstrated track record of successful GMP compliance and operational execution