Strategic Supply Chain Director
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Strategic Supply Chain Director to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in shaping our supply chain strategy and ensuring seamless execution across our global operations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, with experience in negotiating and managing complex external relationships. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic decisions and prioritize initiatives that meet business and patient needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and represent our organization in high-level forums and partner decision-making bodies to drive strategic decisions and prioritization across the organization.
- Forge strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure cohesive alignment on strategic objectives and the successful execution of critical initiatives.
- Take full ownership of global supply chain performance with alliance partners, including key metrics such as forecast accuracy, inventory management, lead times, and service levels, ensuring these factors meet or exceed supply commitments to strategic partners and patients.
Contract Negotiation & Supply Agreements:
- Lead strategic negotiations and drive the restructuring or amendment of supply agreements and statements of work, working closely with sourcing to secure optimal terms that maximize value and align with our business objectives.
- Ensure that supply agreements are structured to minimize risk while maximizing long-term operational flexibility and value creation for the organization.
Risk Management & Supply Planning:
- Partner with the Strategic Product Lead to evaluate and manage supply chain risks at a global level, implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies and ensuring robust remediation plans are in place.
- Lead efforts to continuously assess supply chain vulnerabilities and drive the development of investment business cases to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity across clinical and commercial stages.
- Ensure all partner demand is captured and fully integrated into our demand plan and subsequently global supply plan.
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Management:
- Assume full accountability for COGS performance to alliance partners, driving joint initiatives to optimize cost structures and achieve continuous improvements in cost efficiency.
- Ensure strict adherence to contractual price mechanisms, lead negotiations to address cost discrepancies, and identify opportunities for long-term cost optimization.
Alliance Management & Business Process Development:
- Take a lead role in shaping the alliance management framework, in close partnership with corporate development, to establish scalable, flexible processes that can accommodate and drive future growth in new and evolving strategic partnerships.
- Ensure that all alliance management processes are aligned with our long-term goals, preparing the organization for potential future collaborations and ensuring a seamless integration of new deals into existing operational workflows.