Senior Manager Supply Chain - Contract

Title: Senior Manager Supply Chain Location: Marlborough MA 01752 - Remote Duration: 12 months Duties: This is a Remote role. Biotech or Pharma experience highly preferred as well as: - Commercial supply chain planning - ERP systems and planning tools - Supplier (CMO) management - S&OP process • Responsible for all aspects of supply management inclusive of planning, sourcing, logistics and supplier relations in support of commercial and late stage clinical products, • Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for pharmaceutical products, incorporating market trends, promotional activities, and regulatory considerations. • Maintain market intelligence related to areas of responsibility and maintain streamlined and well-understood business processes and systems. • Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and finance teams to integrate new product launches and lifecycle management into forecasts. • Monitor forecast accuracy and implement continuous improvement initiatives using advanced analytics. • Implement data analytics allowing for robust decision making and inputs into various governance forums. • Create and execute supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, production capacity, and inventory targets • Identify and mitigate supply risks, including capacity constraints, supplier compliance issues, and regulatory delays. • Oversee management of suppliers including contract manufacturing as a Strategic Business Relationship Manager; ensure activities are performed per approved supply agreements. • Oversee financial commitments (work orders, purchase orders, etc.) and legal contracts (Manufacturing Service Agreements, etc.) pursuant to company's delegation of authority matrix. • Oversee strategic face-to-face and virtual business meetings with contract manufacturing partners. • Lead cross-functional teams in the management of critical suppliers. • Engage with Supply Chain key inputs and actions in order to evolve and execute on Product Strategies. • Process ownership and data based risk decisions. Escalation to management in an articulate and fact based manner. • Lead/Support multiple initiatives related to supply chain management, with focus on systems and processes that support Supply Chain organization (planning software, ERP utilization, product strategy, Logistics, etc.). • Work closely with R&D (Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs), CMC, Commercial and Quality with focus on supporting commercialization of clinical product candidates. • Support the Sales & Operations Planning process to ensure coordinated efforts among groups participating in the S&OP process. • Prepare and actively contribute in Supply Chain Governance forums. • Pursue/develop cost efficient supply chain systems and processes. • Support the evaluation of potential suppliers and make appropriate recommendations to management. • Support global business initiatives for supply chain as required. • Lead internal efforts to implement best practices throughout the supply and distribution organization. • Ensure activities and operations are performed compliantly and within budget. Skills: • Significant experience in supply chain and distribution management in pharmaceutical or other FDA regulated environment. • Proficient in ERP software, specializing in end-to-end Planning, Purchasing, and Inventory Management processes. • Deep understanding of regulatory and technical influences and ability to assess business and financial implications of decisions. • Strong ability to interact with suppliers, internal customers and upper management in a professional manner. • Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving. • Strong oral and written communicator; detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy. • Strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, budget planning, financial and commercial operations for biological and small molecule pharmaceuticals. • Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement activities; delivering business processes and/or technical solutions that satisfy multiple sets of stakeholders. • Knowledge of and interest in supply chain optimization and simulation. • High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependence and big picture. Education: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field required. • Minimum 8 12 years (w/o Masters) or 6 8 years (with Master's) of relevant supply chain planning / management experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry. • Minimum 3-5 years proficiency in ERP systems, forecasting tools, and advanced Excel. • Ability to build a collaborative relationship with SMP and other key global partners. • Experience in strategic global supply chain and supplier relationship management. • Ability to manage regulatory and technical changes and assess business and financial implications of decisions. • Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated competence to interact with suppliers, external and internal customers. • Financial acumen and budgeting experience. • Effective influencing and communication skills. • Remote Skills: Best Practices, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Processes, Business Skills, Business Support, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Detail Oriented, Distribution Management, Drug Development, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Forecasting, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Insurance Regulations, International Business, Inventory Management, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Medical Products, Negotiation Skills, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Purchase Orders, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Sales Operations, Sales Support, Simulation, Small Molecules, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP) Computing, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills undefined: TalentBurst, Inc. 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