
Sr. Director Commercial Planning-Supply Chain
- Foster City, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Able to develop solutions to a wide range of complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Able to create written communication that is properly structured providing clear, concise messages that draw well supported conclusions.
- Ability to interact effectively with senior management.
- In depth understanding and application of relevant principles, concepts, practices, and standards, along with an in depth knowledge of industry practices.
- Solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH Q7A.
- Able to apply established organizational policies, and interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to department policies and procedures as needed.
- May require familiarity with the technologies, strengths, and weaknesses of a wide variety of fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide.
- Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the financial aspects of Supply Chain operations.
- 10+ years relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA;
- 8+ years of relevant experience and a MA/MBA.
- Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable.
- May require experience purchasing custom chemicals, planning pharmaceutical development activities, and managing the third-party synthesis of intermediates/Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
- Works on problems of moderate to advanced complexity where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.
- Provides leadership, direction and management of a team, to support execution of the Supply Chain strategy.
- Provides supervision, training, guidance and performance management to department personnel.
- Creates and maintains a positive working environment to ensure high productivity, employee engagement and performance.
- Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation of Supply Chain activities, ensuring all relevant regulatory requirements are met.
- Develops and implements strategies and goals for specific products or projects.
- May serve as liaison between the company and the various governmental agencies and/or audit agencies as required.
- Reviews, and/or implements changes to controlled documents as needed. May author sections of regulatory documents.
- Negotiates large contracts involving substantial financial amounts. Monitors cost, schedules and performance aspects of major contracts. Drives cost savings through direct negotiation and other sourcing methods.
- May execute supplier agreements in conjunction with Legal and internal clients to ensure contracts terms and conditions are in compliance with corporate and purchasing guidelines.
- Conducts formal business reviews with key suppliers, subcontractors and/or vendors to discuss performance on a regular basis. Manages against contract performance to ensure that agreed upon cost, service, quality, schedule and flexibility goals are met.
- May manage outsourced manufacturing activities.
- Compiles information from periodicals, catalogs, and other sources to keep informed on relevant market and competitor information.
- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.