Supply Chain Director - Biotech Industry
- Director Level
- Location: Raleigh-Durham or Greensboro NC
Our client, a leading biotechnology firm is in the end stages of commercializing their first product to hit the market, and is looking for a Supply Chain Director to provide global scope over the supply chain and manufacturing functions, as well as build out the team in 2021. This position can either sit in the RTP or Greensboro office (remote flexibility for other locations).
The Supply Chain Director - Biotech Industry is a newly created position within the business and is overseeing the clinical and commercial supply chain needs globally for the organization. The successful candidate will oversee: Warehouse Management, GMP Shipping/Receiving, Customer Service, Quality Assurance and Set up of ERP system. The ideal candidate also has experience in managing a supply chain network or developing a network with an organization undergoing phase 3 clinical trials or commercialization of product on a global scale.
The Supply Chain Director - Biotech Industry will:
- Assess, analyze and optimize warehouse capacity including ambient and temperature-controlled storage locations
- Translate clinical protocol information into demand forecasts and supply strategies
- Lead the identification and review of manufacturing performance issues associated with schedule adherence and supply service, assigning accountability for root cause analysis and problem-solving activities and ensuring improvement targets are met
- Manage the development, negotiation and implementation of contract agreements with suppliers and (where applicable) in collaboration with Global Procurement
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for all investigational and marketed products
- Contribute to end to end supply chain risk assessments and implement mitigation actions
The Supply Chain Director - Biotech Industry has the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or Engineering
- 10+ years of experience with supply chain in a biotech / pharmaceutical environment (required)
- Experience in supply chain network management for clinical products moving into commercialization or phase 3 clinical trials
- Experience in a start up clinical supply chain environmental or for new product introduction
