Senior Manager, Supply Chain Alliance Management
Encoded Therapeutics Inc. · Morrisville, NC · 1 mo ago
On-siteSupply ChainFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Alliance & Relationship Management Lead Governance
- Strategically establish and lead Steering Committees as well as conduct routine operational reviews with key external manufacturing partners
- Conflict Resolution
- Act as the primary point of escalation for external vendor issues, proactively resolving conflicts and alignment gaps to maintain healthy, productive partnerships
- Performance Metrics
- Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and dashboard metrics to measure alliance health and vendor accountability
- Contract Management & Commercial Oversight Contract Lifecycle Leadership
- Partner with Legal, Quality, and Finance to draft, negotiate, and execute Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Quality Agreements
- Financial Accountability
- Oversee the financial health of the alliances, ensuring vendor invoicing aligns with milestones, managing change orders, and tracking budget variances
- Risk Mitigation
- Conduct regular risk assessments of the external supply chain network, developing robust mitigation and contingency plans for high-risk vendor relationships
- Internal Alignment
- Work closely with Internal Manufacturing, Process Sciences, Analytical Sciences, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal and Finance to ensure external vendor deliverables align with corporate milestones
- S&OP Integration
- Integrate vendor capacity and production schedules into Encoded's broader Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced scientific degree is a plus)
- Experience
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 5 years dedicated to Alliance Management, External Supply, or CDMO/CMO Management
- Contract Expertise
- Proven track record of successfully managing and negotiating complex commercial contracts, SOWs, and legal frameworks in a technical environment
- Industry Knowledge
- Deep understanding of cGMP regulations, drug substance/drug product manufacturing processes, and global biotech supply chain dynamics (experience with gene/cell therapies is highly desirable)
- Professional Skills
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence without authority across diverse organizational levels