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Associate Director, Cell Therapy Supply Chain Ops Transformation & Performance Lead

US - Gaithersburg - MDFull-time$121k2026-08-12 → 2026-11-10

Core

Drive business process transformation, operational excellence, and performance management across the Cell Therapy Global Supply Chain organization to enable scalable, future-ready operating models.

Role type

Senior IC supply chain transformation & performance lead

Builds

Scalable, future-ready cell therapy supply chain operating models and performance frameworks

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy / Supply Chain Operations

Required skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, end-to-end supply chain process design, governance structure establishment, KPI framework development, cross-functional stakeholder influence, change management, data-driven decision making, strategic roadmap development

Preferred skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, cell therapy/gene therapy supply chain experience, advanced analytics/process mining/AI implementation, PMP/Prosci/Scrum Master/CSCP/CPIM certifications, MBA

Technologies

Lean methodologies, advanced analytics, process mining, AI-enabled solutions, digital automation tools

Responsibilities

Lead strategic transformation initiatives to improve supply chain scalability and agility; Establish end-to-end supply chain process frameworks and governance; Partner with leaders to design scalable operating models; Drive operational excellence through Lean and continuous improvement; Develop global performance management frameworks and metrics; Facilitate cross-functional workshops for future-state solutions; Implement automation and digital solutions; Lead change management and stakeholder engagement; Communicate transformation roadmaps and outcomes to senior stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope