Director Global Supply Chain Planning Job at Beam Therapeutics (Cambridge, MA / Durham, NC)

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement supply chain analytics, planning, and resilience processes and policy across the global supply chain for all stages of the product lifecycle
Oversee and manage global end to end supply planning and network design as Beam transitions from clinical to commercial stage company over next few years
Ensures appropriate inventory, including design/policy for Raw and Critical Materials (pDNA, mRNA, gRNA, mAb, lipids), Drug Substance, Bulk Drug Product, and Finished Drug Product
Oversee and manage S&OP process
Collaborate cross-functionally with ClinOps and Program teams to ensure accurate demand forecasts and scenarios/analytics
Responsible for supply network analysis to support tactical and strategic decision making
Coordinate with Finance, Program Teams, CMC and PD to ensure robust modeling of product and network scenarios to support decision-making in governance forums
Perform risk-based review of supply chain in order to determine appropriate inventory levels
Communicate demand uncertainties or risks and develop options for optimizing supply network capacity and capabilities
Deliver a response plan for disruptive challenges
Ensure that plan and capabilities of each CDMO and suppliers are adapted to minimize the risk of disruption and deliver an effective response to ensure resilience
Ensure optimal economics, and adequate supply chain security in partnership with Finance for Budget, LRP and capital planning processes
Oversee team to develop supply chain strategies, bringing integrated solutions to the production network
Hire, develop and mentor staff as needed
Direct activities of all functions involved in planning, warehousing, logistics to ensure control of materials from the receipt of raw materials to the delivery of the finished product including inventory controls
Oversee and publish metrics to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities including supply chain KPIs on inventory, responsiveness and costs
Implement KPIs that drives accountability and improvement in both operational and financial metrics
Partner with NC Mfg to implement standardized site planning and scheduling processes and procedures
Participate in the design & implementation of SAP Phase 3 and IT roadmap in preparation for commercial launch
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Business, Science, Engineering or related field with 15+ years of experience in global supply chain from pharma, biotech or cell & gene therapy companies
Prior drug development, manufacturing, clinical operations experience is a plus
Master's degree or MBA preferred
Prior management skills with leadership experience building and sustaining global teams
Passion for patients, collaborative and effective leader
Advanced knowledge of contracts, negotiation, vendor management
Knowledge of practical implications of Sarbanes-Oxley controls
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools
Strong organizational and facilitation skills, with high degree of customer focus
Focuses on immediate and urgent business needs while driving long term strategic plans and capability & organizational development
Provides strategy, vision and direction regarding issues that may have company-wide impact
Requires in-depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and the company’s goals
Possesses industry-leading knowledge of sourcing direct materials
Expertise and track record in manufacturing and supply chain execution and oversight
Expert in standing up a formal S&OP process
Extensive experience in supply chain planning, SAP ERP system, capacity modeling, supply network strategy and optimization
Expertise and proven track record in supply chain risk management
Possesses in-depth knowledge of industry and system best practices
Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements, regulatory guidances, including pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH guidance
Current on Biopharma supply chain, manufacturing technologies, supplier network, CMO network, performance and capacity
Possesses understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards for DS and DP manufacturing in the biopharma industry
Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly communicate at tactical and strategic level with team and Sr Management
Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
Some travel may be required
Must be able to work onsite, not a remote role

Nice to have

Prior drug development, manufacturing, clinical operations experience is a plus
Master's degree or MBA preferred

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