Director, Supply Chain
Core
Lead the Site Supply Chain function for a cell therapy manufacturing facility, ensuring material availability, production schedule support, and patient delivery.
Role type
Director, Supply Chain
Builds
Cell therapy manufacturing supply chain operations
Domain
Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Required skills
Supply chain strategy, warehouse operations, supply planning, materials management, inventory control, purchasing, GMP compliance, people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, supplier management
Preferred skills
Cell therapy manufacturing experience, patient-material logistics, chain of identity/custody, Lean, digital transformation, supply chain risk management, global planning
Technologies
Enterprise resource planning systems, inventory systems, materials management systems
Responsibilities
Set and execute site supply chain strategy; lead and develop the supply chain organization; oversee supply planning and production scheduling; manage materials planning and purchasing; own inventory management and control; ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements; facilitate cross-functional governance; optimize integrated supply chain processes; establish and monitor supply chain metrics; oversee suppliers and logistics partners; champion innovation and digital ways of working.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational management