Biologics Commercial Supply Chain Coordinator

Job Description

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Summary:

The Biologics Commercial Supply Chain coordinator will be responsible for executing key supply chain commercial activities for a late-stage biologic program. Vertex is rapidly expanding its portfolio and commercializing a pipeline of exciting new therapies. We are growing our capabilities to support the biologics commercial supply chain and manufacturing of these therapies. This role will be responsible for executing monthly biologics supply planning tasks, supporting the S&OP process, setting up planning / execution systems and performing various supply planning and inventory management activities

The global supply chain planning activities include delivering a monthly supply plan and partnering with External Manufacturing to balance materials and capacity requirements to ensure timely manufacturing execution. The role will also be responsible for testing and integrating processes and systems to deliver a best-in‑class supply chain.

This role will report to the Sr Director Biologics Commercial Supply Chain within the Supply Chain Management organization and the Biopharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Operations (BSMO) division. The position is based at Vertex’s corporate headquarters in Boston, MA.

• Support the commercial supply chain biologic program including scenario planning and enabling systems to advance technology and facilitate data driven decisions. The scenario planning includes supply projections, 5+ year forward looking assessments of forecast scenarios, and inventory planning to support life cycle management initiatives.
• Support the Sales & Operations Planning process to enable robust material and capacity investments including network expansion.
• Plan for inventory build plans across raw materials through finished goods taking into consideration supplier capacity, demand uncertainty and overall risk management.
• Proactively assess risks across the biologics supply chain and develop mitigation plans.
• Support supply chain strategic initiatives such as implementing safety stock for materials, monitoring operational readiness, capacity analysis and integration of different systems requirements. ess.
• Drive excellence in end-to-end operations through management of key supply chain KPI’s. Identify operational efficiency and continuous improvement opportunities across the supply chain to deliver a best-in‑class supply chain.
• Build strong relationships with External Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Commercial and other functions, foster team culture and build trust with colleagues to deliver uninterrupted supplies to patients.
• Champion the culture of quality and ensure that all activities and documentation comply with global regulatory requirements. Understand and implement processes and controls that align with evolving Health Authority regulatory expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 4+ years progressive experience in supply chain planning in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Biologics and injectable products.
• Experience managing and navigating a complex global supply chain network.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, often addressing novel/unusual situations and exercising judgement based on significant technical experience.
• Proven ability to innovate and implement practical, compliant solutions, work seamlessly across teams, and develop excellent partnerships with peers.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and regulations associated with Biologics supply chain operations.
• Sense of urgency to deliver quality results in a highly ethical and professional manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex issues and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate different scenarios and provide contingency plans to address potential adversities.
• Excellent and reliable team player. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other functional areas, build and sustain trust at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in Oracle ERP OPM and Kinaxis Rapid Response / Maestro.
• Flexibility and versatility as the Biologics Commercial supply chain team and business evolve.

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or business discipline

Through the end of the year.

Pay dependent upon experience.

Monday-Friday