Senior Director, Commercial Supply Chain

Senior Director, Commercial Supply Chain

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple dual‑masked T‑cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications.

Position:
Senior Director, Commercial Supply Chain – Full‑time, based in San Francisco with an expectation of 3 days per week in office.

• Develop and execute the supply chain commercialization strategy and operational plan to ensure successful product launch and ongoing supply continuity.
• Establish and manage Vir’s third‑party logistics (3PL) network and distribution strategy (including specialty distributors and pharmacies). Develop a modern, value‑maximizing distribution strategy for a combination product with both physician‑administered and at‑home administration presentations, and collaborate with European partners to align supply plans across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Design and implement end‑to‑end supply chain processes including Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, materials management, inventory optimization, and distribution logistics. Establish KPIs, governance processes, and analytical models to enable data‑driven decision‑making and risk mitigation.
• Lead supply/demand scenario planning and capacity analyses to support executive decision‑making on commercialization milestones and long‑term supply strategy.
• Lead cross‑functional teams across CMC, Commercial, Technical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance to ensure integrated launch execution and ongoing supply chain performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or supply chain with 18+ years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology supply chain and operations experience; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record leading pharmaceutical product launches at a small or virtual biotechnology company, with demonstrated success building supply chain infrastructure from scratch (including strategy, S&OP, demand planning, inventory optimization, and 3PL/distribution management).
• Deep understanding of cGMP manufacturing and GDP distribution requirements with experience implementing compliant supply chain processes and systems.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience developing data‑driven models, scenario planning tools, and decision‑support frameworks to optimize performance and mitigate risks.
• Skilled at leading cross‑functional and matrixed teams in fast‑paced environments, influencing executive decisions, building consensus, and driving results through collaboration.
• Experience managing CMOs/CDMOs, 3PL providers, and international commercialization partners, including contract negotiation and supplier performance management.
• Passionate about developing talent and building high‑performing teams through coaching and mentoring.

Expected salary range: $227,500 to $318,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.

Vir Biotechnology offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and welfare plans, non‑accrual paid time off, company shutdowns for holidays, commuter benefits, 401(k) match, and daily lunch at the office.

All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non‑discriminatory business requirements, job duties, and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics. Vir Biotechnology commits to a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.