Associate Director, Supply Chain Product Planning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create and uphold integrated clinical and commercial forecasts within the supply chain management system (SCMS) planning and inventory management tool.

• Convert clinical trial enrollment projections and commercial sales estimates into comprehensive production plans for drug substances, drug products, drug/device combinations, clinical finished goods, and commercial finished goods.

• Assign drug substance batches for clinical or commercial purposes, taking into account regulatory-driven material requirements.

• Develop and manage item and material master data in the SCMS tool.

• Provide supply chain insights for cross-functional CD&OP/S&OP processes.

• Submit supply plan requests to CMO core teams and incorporate approved manufacturing schedules into the SCMS master production plan.

• Produce and relay bulk material allocations and finished goods production plans to clinical and commercial supply teams.

• Set safety stock parameters, project future inventory levels, and avert overstock or stockouts.

• Oversee global inventory levels, safety stock, and expiration timelines.

• Develop and assess planning scenarios, communicating their comprehensive materials impact.

• Collaborate with finance to evaluate the budget implications of planning scenarios.

• Recognize supply chain bottlenecks, manage lead times, and ensure operational continuity in accordance with stringent GxP regulations.

• Assist in activities to ensure readiness for commercial launches.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, life sciences, supply chain, business, engineering, or another pertinent field.

• Over 7 years of applicable experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

• At least 3 years in production planning, inventory management, or demand forecasting for clinical and commercial materials within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or regulated life sciences sectors.

• Proficient in utilizing various systems for planning, forecasting, inventory management, and ERP processes.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes related to drug substances, drug products, drug/device combinations, clinical finished goods, and commercial finished goods.

• Good knowledge of cGMP and regulatory standards for material releases, country-specific requirements, and associated areas.

• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office, Excel, and SharePoint.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

• Strong relationship-building skills both internally and externally.

• Technical, operational, and business-oriented mindset capable of analyzing and addressing complex, multifaceted challenges.

• Ability to question established practices and think creatively.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to achieving results.

• Willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative environment.

• Capability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team.

• Solid working knowledge of cGMP and GDP requirements.

• Position is remote-based.

• Domestic or international travel may be required (10–20%).

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity and various other forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive compensation package.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• 401(k) plan.

• Unlimited paid time off.

• Parental leave.