Director​/Sr. Director Planning and Supply Chain

Overview

The Director of Planning & Supply Chain oversees end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of pharmaceutical products. This role leads demand planning, production planning, materials management, inventory control, and S&OP processes. The Director ensures supply continuity and maintains adherence to global regulatory and quality standards (GMP, FDA, EMA, ICH).

• Strategic & Operational Leadership
  • Develop and execute the global supply chain strategy aligned with business and commercial objectives.
  • Lead demand planning, supply planning, and master production scheduling to support product launches, lifecycle management, and market supply needs.
  • Oversee S&OP processes to ensure cross-functional alignment between Commercial, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance.
• Demand & Supply Planning
  • Own creation and accuracy of demand forecasts in partnership with Commercial and Finance teams.
  • Translate forecasts into capacity and materials requirements; optimize production plans to meet service-level targets.
  • Monitor supply risk, lead scenario modeling, and drive proactive mitigation strategies.
• Materials & Inventory Management
  • Lead procurement, vendor management, and material sourcing for APIs, excipients, packaging components, and critical supplies.
  • Establish optimal inventory levels while reducing working capital and avoiding stockouts or expiries.
  • Oversee material qualification, supplier audits, and quality compliance for all sourced items.
• Logistics & Distribution
  • Manage global logistics, cold-chain distribution, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
  • Ensure compliant shipping, serialization, and product traceability according to GDP guidelines.
  • Optimize warehousing/distribution network to improve service and reduce costs.
• Compliance & Quality
  • Ensure all supply chain activities comply with cGMP, GDP, FDA, EMA, and other applicable international regulations.
  • Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing to maintain full compliance.
  • Support audits, inspections, and CAPA initiatives.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement
  • Implement KPIs covering forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, cost savings, and supplier performance.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce supply chain risks.
  • Drive digital supply chain transformation, including planning systems, ERP enhancements, and analytics tools.

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field required.
  • Master’s degree (MBA, MS Supply Chain) preferred.
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP, Six Sigma, or PMP certifications are a plus.
• Experience
  • 10+ years of supply chain management experience, including 5+ in leadership roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
  • Strong understanding of GMP, GDP, Quality Systems, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite) and advanced planning tools.
  • Proven success managing complex global supply chains and external manufacturing partners (CMOs/CDMOs).
• Skills
  • Strong analytical and strategic planning capability.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage risk, solve complex problems, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Proficiency in scenario planning, financial analysis, and supply chain modeling.
• Travel
  • Willingness to travel domestically as required up to 20%.

A Rewarding

Experience:

This position is virtual and the salary of the successful candidate will be based on expertise, education, relevant experience as well as geography. The anticipated base salary range for a Director is $247,000 - $280,000. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Bonus and equity
• Comprehensive Health Insurance:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• Retirement Savings: 401(k)
• Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, and holidays.
• Company paid Life and Disability insurance.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.