Senior Director, Commercial Supply Chain TA Lead

Senior Director, Commercial Supply Chain TA Lead

Oversee end‑to‑end global supply chain operations for the Therapeutics portfolio, ensuring reliable product availability, compliance, and efficiency across commercial stages. Work closely with the Executive Director, Head of Regional Commercial Supply Chain to guarantee uninterrupted supply to regions and markets.

• Develop and execute global supply chain strategy aligned with corporate objectives across R&D, manufacturing, commercial, and regulatory functions.
• Serve as primary supply chain leader for the therapeutic area, providing visibility and guidance from new product introductions through global commercialization.
• Direct a team of Supply Chain Product Leads to drive optimization and efficiency across the end‑to‑end commercial supply chain.
• Represent Supply Chain in supply review meetings, global S&OP, portfolio review committees, and global program/product teams.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, procurement, R&D, commercial, and CMC teams to deliver on product and business goals.
• Lead supply chain governance and decision‑making for therapeutic assets, including scenario planning and S&OP processes.
• Lead end‑to‑end supply chain management, including demand forecasting, supply planning, production planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• Oversee supply chain integration and readiness for new product launches and lifecycle management.
• Ensure continuity of supply across all markets, with risk management strategies to mitigate disruptions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks across the value chain.
• Monitor KPIs related to supply reliability, lead times, inventory levels, and cost optimization.
• Build and lead a high‑performing global team of supply chain professionals.
• Drive a culture of accountability, agility, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and employee development initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field with 14+ years of relevant experience.

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with significant exposure to both small molecule and biologics.
• Proven success in leading global supply chains across development, launch, and commercialization phases.
• Deep knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.), and product lifecycle management.
• Experience managing internal and external manufacturing is a plus.

• Strategic thinker with exceptional operational execution capabilities.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presence; adept at influencing senior stakeholders.
• Agile mindset with ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.

• Experience leading supply chains for high‑complexity therapeutic modalities (e.g., ADCs, biosimilars, orphan drugs).
• Knowledge of digital supply chain tools (SAP, Kinaxis, Oracle, advanced analytics platforms).
• Prior experience in leading through significant growth, transformation, or global expansion.

• Create inclusion: model inclusion and embed diversity values in team management.
• Develop talent: coach employees on performance and future potential, providing feedback and growth support.
• Empower teams: align goals and organizational objectives, hold teams accountable, and remove barriers.

• Bay Area: $ - $.
• Other US Locations: $ - $.
• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonus, stock‑based incentives, paid time off, and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

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