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The Executive Director of Global Supply Chain Planning will lead the strategic, tactical, and operational planning functions across our supply chain. This role is accountable for driving end-to-end planning excellence—from clinical to commercial supply—through the use of advanced planning systems, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.
Job Responsibility:
Lead enterprise Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes to align demand, supply, and financial goals
Oversee supply and demand planning, inventory optimization, production planning, and network planning across clinical and commercial portfolios
Drive forecasting and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making and risk mitigation
Ensure planning excellence across drug substance, drug product, and finished goods segmented supply chains
Champion the use of ERP and advanced planning tools (Kinaxis, O9, OMP) to enable real-time visibility and agility
Develop and execute a multi-year strategic roadmap for global planning transformation
Lead business process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and DMAIC methodologies
Establish and monitor KPIs to measure planning performance and supply chain resiliency
Leverage predictive analytics and data modeling to drive proactive planning
Partner with key stakeholders (Commercial, Development, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and IT)
Own the IBP and planning cycle processes and drive alignment across global, site and regional teams
Lead organizational design and redesign efforts
Mentor and develop a high-performing global team
Drive change management initiatives to support planning transformation and digital enablement and AI adoption
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business
15+ years of progressive experience in global supply chain planning
At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Deep experience in biopharma supply chains, including clinical and commercial operations
Strong knowledge of GxP, regulatory compliance, and global operations
Proven experience with key technologies SAP ERP, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, O9, or OMP
Skilled in business process modeling tools (e.g., SIPOC, RACI) and scenario modeling
APICS or equivalent certification preferred
Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) desired
What we offer:
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans