Commercial Supply Chain Associate Director

Job Description

The Commercial Supply Chain Associate Director will be responsible for managing and executing key supply chain commercial activities for a late-stage biologic program. Vertex is rapidly expanding its portfolio and commercializing a pipeline of exciting new therapies. We are growing our capabilities to support the biologics commercial supply chain and manufacturing of these therapies. This role will be responsible for managing the biologics global supply chain planning and S&OP process, systems setup and will support launch operations.

The global supply chain planning activities include delivering a monthly supply plan and partnering with External Manufacturing to balance materials and capacity requirements to ensure timely manufacturing execution. The role will also be responsible for managing the monthly S&OP process, support product launches execution and integrate processes and systems to deliver a best-in-class supply chain. The Associate Director will cultivate multiple cross functional business relationships to deliver a robust supply chain and reliable operations for patients.

This role will report to the Sr Director Biologics Commercial Supply Chain within the Supply Chain Management organization and the Biopharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Operations (BSMO) division. The position is based at Vertex's corporate headquarters in Boston, MA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the commercial supply chain strategy for biologic programs including scenario planning for future launches and enabling systems to advance technology and facilitate data driven decisions. The scenario planning includes launch supply and inventory projections, 5+ year forward looking assessments of forecast scenarios, and inventory planning to support life cycle management initiatives.

• Management of the Sales & Operations Planning process to enable robust material and capacity investments including network expansion. Partner with External Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Commercial colleagues to deliver a monthly end-to-end supply plan including balancing forecast scenarios, risks, and budget impacts.

• Define inventory build plans across raw materials through finished goods taking into consideration supplier capacity, demand uncertainty and overall risk management.

• Proactively assess risks across the biologics supply chain and develop mitigation plans.

• Support the delivery and execution of integrated supply chain launch plans for a late-stage program. This includes implementing safety stock for materials, monitoring operational readiness to successfully launch, capacity analysis and integration of different systems requirements and cold chain logistics. The Associate Director is also responsible for supporting the team through launch readiness and hypercare, including proposing and executing risk-based decisions to enable program success.

• Drive excellence in end-to-end operations through management of key supply chain KPI's. Identify operational efficiency and continuous improvement opportunities across the supply chain to deliver a best-in-class supply chain.

• Build strong relationships with External Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Commercial and other functions, foster team culture and build trust with colleagues to deliver uninterrupted supplies to patients.

• Champion the culture of quality and ensure that all activities and documentation comply with global regulatory requirements. Understand and implement processes and controls that align with evolving Health Authority regulatory expectations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience, knowledge and skills:

• 8+ years progressive experience in supply chain planning in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Biologics and injectable products.

• Experience managing and navigating a complex global supply chain network.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, often addressing novel/unusual situations and exercising judgement based on significant technical experience.

• Proven ability to innovate and implement practical, compliant solutions, work seamlessly across teams, and develop excellent partnerships with peers.

• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and regulations associated with Biologics supply chain operations.

• Sense of urgency to deliver quality results in a highly ethical and professional manner.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex issues and solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate different scenarios and provide contingency plans to address potential adversities.

• Excellent and reliable team player. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other functional areas, build and sustain trust at all levels of the organization.

• Experience in Oracle ERP OPM and Kinaxis Rapid Response implementations.

• Flexibility and versatility as the Biologics Commercial supply chain team and business evolve.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or business discipline

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com