Director, VCEx Innovation – Digital Intelligence

• Set the digital capability strategy for Value Chain Management
• Define vision, strategy, and roadmaps improving demand and supply planning, fulfillment, network design, and resilience
• Own end-to-end product and program governance from discovery through deployment and scale
• Lead One Digital Value Chain delivery by integrating planning, modeling, and decision-support tools
• Build and scale network design decision support, including a supply chain design data repository
• Drive simulation, scenario analysis, and optimization for capital investment, sourcing strategy, site selection, and lifecycle planning
• Lead One Performance Management and embed performance discussions into S&OP and monthly review cadences
• Provide supply chain and systems leadership across demand planning, supply planning, production planning, inventory strategy, and distribution
• Drive data lineage, model governance, automation, and analytics using Python and SQL
• Partner with architecture, IT, and data science teams on AI and advanced analytics
• Lead stakeholders and structured change management in a matrixed environment
• Directly lead 3–4 employees and influence approximately 20 product, analytics, and transformation professionals
• Develop and coach a high-performing team and establish digital ambassador and SME communities of practice

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s/University or equivalent degree is required
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in supply chain, operations, and/or digital transformation with progressive leadership responsibility
• Proven product ownership of enterprise supply chain capabilities, including road-mapping, prioritization, delivery, and lifecycle governance at scale
• Deep domain knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain networks, including product launch planning, site selection, and lifecycle planning
• Experience integrating and operating planning systems and end-to-end supply chain platforms
• Proficiency in Python for analytics and automation
• Proven experience using analytics, simulation, and AI to inform decisions
• Track record influencing senior partners and leading change in complex, matrixed organizations
• People leadership experience, including developing and coaching talent and building cross-functional teams
• Strong financial competence, including aligning digital investments with business value and managing budgets
• Proficiency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required
• Master’s or MBA degree, focused degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field, major planning systems and integrations, cloud platforms and APIs, and hands-on demand or supply planning experience preferred
• Ability to work on-site at least three days each week

Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, digital transformation, and analytics, with a strong focus on product ownership and governance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive strategic initiatives, and influence stakeholders in complex environments.

• Supply Chain Management
• Digital Transformation
• Python Proficiency
• Product Ownership
• People Leadership

• Analytics
• Simulation
• Scenario Analysis
• Optimization
• Road-Mapping
• Lifecycle Governance
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Inventory Strategy
• Distribution

• Communication
• Change Management
• Team Development
• Stakeholder Influence
• Coaching

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• MBA

• Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
• Product Launch Planning
• Site Selection
• Lifecycle Planning
• Financial Competence

• Planning Systems
• Supply Chain Platforms
• AI Tools
• Data Analytics
• Cloud Platforms