Senior Vice President, Cell Therapy Product Supply Operations
Senior Vice President, Cell Therapy Product Supply Operations
The Senior Vice President, Cell Therapy Product Supply Operations is a key enterprise leader responsible for building, scaling, and integrating the end-to-end technical operations network for an allogeneic, iPSC-derived cell therapy portfolio from preclinical development through Phase III clinical supply and launch readiness.
- Lead enterprise Product Supply operations strategy across development stages
- Oversee internal manufacturing operations in Toronto for early-stage clinical supply
- Own end-to-end supply chain strategy including planning, sourcing, and logistics
- Manage external manufacturing network for Phase I to Phase III
- Drive successful technology transfer and site readiness
- Enable launch readiness including supply, inventory, and network preparedness
- Partner with Quality to ensure GMP compliance and inspection readiness
- Build and lead a high-performing Product Supply organization
- Partner with the SVP of Technical Development Strategy to establish a scalable roadmap for transitioning from early-stage/internal supply to late-stage/externalized supply while preserving comparability, compliance, reliability, and cost discipline
About the Role
BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly-owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company pioneering a new generation of cellular medicines. Utilizing our proprietary CELL+GENE™ platform, we direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create transformative therapies for patients suffering from neurological and ophthalmological diseases.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise Product Supply operations strategy across development stages
- Oversee internal manufacturing operations in Toronto for early-stage clinical supply
- Own end-to-end supply chain strategy including planning, sourcing, and logistics
- Manage external manufacturing network for Phase I to Phase III
- Drive successful technology transfer and site readiness
- Enable launch readiness including supply, inventory, and network preparedness
- Partner with Quality to ensure GMP compliance and inspection readiness
- Build and lead a high-performing Product Supply organization
- Partner with the SVP of Technical Development Strategy to establish a scalable roadmap for transitioning from early-stage/internal supply to late-stage/externalized supply while preserving comparability, compliance, reliability, and cost discipline
Requirements
- 15+ years of biotech/pharma operations experience
- Executive leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, MS&T, and external manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory expectations, and partner oversight
- Experience supporting late-stage clinical programs and launch readiness
- Preferred: experience with allogeneic/iPSC-derived cell therapy and device supply
- Critical Leadership Capabilities: Strategic and enterprise-minded, Strong operator with rigorous execution discipline, Deep technical credibility in advanced therapies, Effective in ambiguity and rapid-growth environments, Skilled in external partner governance and executive influence, Data-driven, risk-aware, and solutions-oriented, Strong people leader and organizational builder
Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Proven track record of success in leading complex, cross-functional teams
- Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary range: $318,000.00 - $337,500.00 per year
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Pay
The estimated compensation range for this position is $ 318,000.00 - $ 337,500.00 per year.
Schedule
Full-time position.