Associate Director, Site Supply Chain
Core
Lead end-to-end site supply chain planning and operations for cell therapy manufacturing at Tarzana and Santa Monica facilities to ensure reliable production and uninterrupted patient supply.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain operations manager (cell therapy)
Builds
Cell therapy products for patients
Domain
Biopharma / Cell Therapy
Required skills
Site supply chain strategy, capacity planning, production scheduling, inventory optimization, S&OE cadence leadership, cross-functional stakeholder management, ERP and advanced planning systems proficiency, GMP manufacturing environment experience
Preferred skills
Cell therapy or advanced therapies domain expertise, autologous cell therapy supply chain knowledge (Make-to-Order/Stock), digital planning and network modeling, APICS/ASCM certification
Technologies
ERP, demand planning tools, slotting systems, inventory optimization solutions
Responsibilities
Lead integrated site planning for clinical and commercial manufacturing including demand review, capacity evaluation, and finite scheduling; Build and maintain short-, mid-, and long-range capacity scenarios balancing labor, cleanroom suites, and materials; Own supply chain inputs for technical changes and new product introductions to ensure continuity; Set up and lead monthly S&OE review processes to validate supply plans and drive continuous improvement; Lead and coach a high-performing team while aligning stakeholders across Manufacturing, Quality, and Global Supply Chain; Drive utilization of enterprise software to translate complex data into actionable operational recommendations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC