Hybrid Associate Director, Supply Chain Planning

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About the role

  • Own end-to-end master planning for regulatory starting materials, drug substance, drug product and finished goods supply
  • Build and maintain integrated supply plans aligned with commercial forecasts, clinical needs, regulatory timelines, and inventory strategies
  • Partner with CMC, Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations, Finance, CDMOs and Commercial teams to drive data-driven planning decisions
  • Key contributor to the monthly S&OP processes and ensure alignment across demand, supply, and financial planning cycles
  • Translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans; provide visibility to internal stakeholders and leadership
  • Build capacity, inventory, and safety stock strategies appropriate for clinical and commercial stage operations
  • Manage and evolve Smartsheet-based planning tools and implement future digital planning systems
  • Conduct scenario planning, risk modeling, and contingency strategies for supply chain resiliency
  • Support new product launches, scale-up activities, regulatory submissions, and tech transfers
  • Maintain planning documentation and support audit and inspection readiness
  • Continuously drive planning process improvements in a rapidly scaling organization

Requirements

  • APICS/CPIM/CSCP, PMP, or Six Sigma certification
  • Experience supporting both clinical and commercial supply
  • 10+ years of direct pharmaceutical supply chain planning experience, including end-to-end lifecycle planning (RSM → DS → DP → Finished Goods)
  • Experience in biotech or specialty pharma, with hands-on oversight of CDMOs
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Science, Business, or related field (master’s preferred) or related experience
  • Strong knowledge of GMP/GxP operations and regulatory requirements
  • Fluency in Smartsheet and advanced planning systems (SAP/SAP IBP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Proven ability to operate in high-growth, lean environments where flexibility and ownership are essential
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage complex scenarios with precision
  • Ability to balance long-term planning with urgent execution needs
  • Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills, including presentation to executive leadership
  • Due to the global nature of the company, early morning or evening meetings are required
  • Potential Travel: 10

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • generous paid time off (including a summer and winter company shutdown)
  • comprehensive benefit package to support employees at each stage of their career

Job title

Associate Director, Supply Chain Planning

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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