Associate Director, CT Network Capacity Planning
Core
Lead 0–9 month execution capacity planning and slot management for a global cell therapy manufacturing network to ensure timely patient treatment delivery.
Role type
Associate Director, Network Capacity Planning (Cell Therapy)
Builds
Executable site capacity plans, rolling 90-day slot schedules, and scalable digital/AI-enabled operating models for autologous cell therapy.
Domain
Biotechnology / Cell Therapy / Manufacturing Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Network capacity planning, S&OP/S&OE leadership, slot allocation and recovery, cross-functional orchestration, advanced analytics/AI/ML application, process improvement, data governance, ERP systems proficiency, trade-off analysis, site readiness validation.
Preferred skills
Cell therapy, gene therapy, ATMPs, autologous supply chain experience, CGT orchestration tools, advanced planning tools, launch readiness, scale-up, new product introduction.
Technologies
SAP, CGT orchestration tools, advanced planning tools, planning analytics, predictive analytics, dashboards.
Responsibilities
Operationalize slot allocation rules and governance; manage rolling 90-day S&OE slot schedules; lead network capacity planning across 0–9 month horizon; coordinate cross-functional forums to align demand and supply; design data-driven planning capabilities and predictive analytics; standardize planning processes and data definitions; analyze reservation conversion and missed-slot root causes; support future-state capabilities for portfolio complexity and geographic expansion.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic planning leadership