Director, Supply Chain & Procurement

Title of the Job: Director, Supply Chain & Procurement

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Description: Position Summary:This position leads the global supply chain function, including procurement, inventory forecasts, planning & management, and logistics to ensure a reliable supply of safe, high-quality drug products and relevant placebos and active comparators. The position leads the development, implementation and maintenance of supply chain policies, procedures, and control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance of the global supply chain.In collaboration with team members, this position is responsible for identifying, selecting, negotiating agreements with, and managing various CMC vendors including, but not limited to, those providing raw materials (APIs, excipients, packaging), packaging, labeling, shipment services, GMP storage of API, Drug Product, and final finished goods.Works with clinical and commercial teams to understand anticipated needs, ensures the availability of drug product in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at acceptable levels.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• This role participates in and leads employees, contractors, and vendors in the procurement, planning, manufacturing, inventory management & logistics of the global supply chain
• Directs sourcing and supplying of raw materials, utilities, and outside services, as well as coordinating global commercial and clinical procurement efforts
• Leads drug and clinical supply and inventory planning and forecasting for the company – working across functions (CMC, Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Sales, and Finance); Works with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory-carrying costs; Reviews and plans requirements for acceptable inventory
• Establishes, implements, and manages procurement processes and procedures; Determines KPI’s for vendors and leads business reviews for key vendors
• Leads the selection and management of vendors to meet supply chain objectives and comply with inventory policies
• Works with colleagues in CMC, QA, commercial, clinical, and regulatory affairs to ensure appropriate selection and oversight of vendors
• Selects, develops, and evaluates employees, contractors, and vendors to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Proactively identifies, monitors, and addresses supply chain risks
• Develops short- and long-term goals for the supply chain efforts in support of regulatory submissions, clinical and commercial efforts, and program-driven milestones
• Collaborates across the CMC function and with Quality Assurance to plan and implement the execution of cGMP activities in support of both clinical and commercial supply chain
• Promotes adaptation and flexibility in a rapidly changing environment. Acts as a change leader through team building and influence
• Develops and leads a culture of learning, respect, and employee growth; Establishes the department’s strategic vision and mentor the CMC operations team towards goal achievement.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics Management, Chemistry, or equivalent is required; M.S. in Biology, Chemistry or related field is preferred
• Twelve (12) to Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in supply chain management, including 7 – 10 years in biotech or pharmaceutical supply chain management and a minimum of 5 years in a supply chain leadership capacity (dependent on the level)
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to coordinate evolving supply chain timelines and the ability to develop risk-based approaches for the rapid sourcing of materials and release of products
• Strong communication and partnership with CMC, supply chain, and regulatory teams
• The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of technical and strategic leadership

• Leads by creating a positive environment of open communication and staff development
• Delegates work assignments to staff as appropriate, considering employee strengths and expertise to address associated tasks
• Mentors individuals, based on individual needs, to meet current job expectations and career goals

Travel Requirements:

• This position requires domestic and international travel to meet with and monitor global suppliers if in-person meetings and monitoring activities are needed to conduct business most efficiently

Compensation and Benefits
Our client is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package. The wage scale for the Director/Sr. Director, Supply Chain and Procurement is $190,000 – $240,000. Salaries will be determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. This position is eligible for bonus and stock options.

Company Name: NWRPros

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