Sr. Director, Supply Chain

About the role

The Senior Director of Supply Chain will provide enterprise-level leadership for Aspen's end-to-end supply chain, supporting autologous iPSC-derived cell therapies. The role involves developing and executing supply chain strategies, managing supply networks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the supply chain strategy aligned with clinical and commercial launch timelines for autologous iPSC-derived cell therapies.
• Lead scale-up from clinical to commercial manufacturing and distribution, ensuring supply continuity and patient safety.
• Design and govern supply chain network models, including sourcing, logistics, cold chain, and treatment center enablement.
• Establish sourcing strategy and oversee supplier and vendor performance for critical materials, services, logistics, and technology platforms.
• Partner with Technical Operations to ensure manufacturing readiness, capacity scalability, and seamless technology transfers.
• Drive make-versus-buy decisions and long-term capacity and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure full compliance with cGMP, GCP, GDP, and global regulatory requirements across all supply chain activities.
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory Affairs to support inspections, audits, and submissions related to supply chain activities.
• Own supply chain risk management, deviation response, and change control impacting product availability or compliance.
• Lead supply chain readiness for product launch, including inventory strategy, shelf-life management, and demand alignment.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Medical teams to align supply capabilities with market access, patient demand, and treatment center needs.
• Ensure end-to-end chain of identity and chain of custody for autologous therapies.
• Champion implementation and optimization of digital supply chain systems (e.g., ERP, MES, orchestration platforms).
• Define enterprise KPIs, dashboards, and operating rhythms to drive visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead operational excellence initiatives focused on cost optimization, cycle-time reduction, and risk reduction.
• Build, lead, and scale a high-performing supply chain organization aligned with company growth.
• Develop leadership capability within the team and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible supply chain experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or advanced therapies, including experience supporting clinical-to-commercial transitions.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, regulated supply chains with global scope and external partners.
• Proven people leadership experience, including building and scaling teams through organizational growth.
• Experience partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, IT, Finance, and Commercial organizations at a senior level.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of cell therapy supply chains, including patient specific manufacturing models, chain of identity, chain of custody, and cold chain requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and global regulatory requirements impacting clinical and commercial supply chain operations.
• Executive Level ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and make data-driven decisions that balance risk, cost, scalability, and patient impact.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level and operate effectively across technical and commercial teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities and ambiguity.
• Ability to build, mentor, and scale high-performing teams in an evolving organization while developing future leaders.
• Global engagement and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with digital supply chain systems.
• Leadership and team-building skills.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Time-off in addition to Company observed holidays.
• Medical/Dental insurance benefits.
• Onsite gym.
• Wellness perks.

Pay

$244,000 - $298,000 annually.

Schedule

On-site role in Torrey Pines, CA. Requires flexibility and availability for weekend and holiday work as needed. Relocation is not available.