Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex is hiring for an Associate Director of Supply Chain to lead development of strategy for supply of pipeline products as they approach launch.. Effectively collaborates with Pharmaceutical Sciences, Quality, Tech Ops, Regulatory and Commercial on development program objectives while representing the interests Supply Chain. Strong knowledge in overall drug development. Demonstrates strong aptitude for motivating others and building team unity. Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

director supply chain

Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Vertex is hiring for an Associate Director of Supply Chain to lead development of strategy for supply of pipeline products as they approach launch. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to influence across functions and to lead decision making in a fast paced and ever changing environment. This candidate must have a proven track record of scenario planning with an eye on maintaining optionality and flexibility, knowledge of ERP systems, and effective verbal and written communication with leadership.
This is a Hybrid position that requires 3 days in Boston per week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsible for developing the supply chain strategy for development projects and ensuring launch supply readiness.
* Communicating pipeline product supply plans to Commercial Manufacturing and Supply Chain Senior Leadership
* Effectively collaborates with Pharmaceutical Sciences, Quality, Tech Ops, Regulatory and Commercial on development program objectives while representing the interests Supply Chain
* Drives decision making using scenario planning based on future likely demand scenarios and supply constraints.
* Leads development of commercial supply chain for device and frozen product supply and oral solid dosage forms
* Influences without authority
* Collaborates with Finance to develop a budgeting process for the function
* Responsible for developing future end to end commercial forecast using demand plans
* Supports supplier selection process and communicates those decisions to Leadership
* Key contributor to multi-year supply agreement negotiations
* Primary owner of group business processes including designing, drafting, reviewing and approving standard operating procedures for group activities
* Determines supply chain resource requirements for development projects
TECHNICAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high degree of effectiveness
* Demonstrated ability to set up and manage a global supply chain for a pharmaceutical product
* Possesses a distinguished record of delivering on critical project goals and moving projects forward
* Exhibits a robust knowledge across supply chain disciplines
* Strong knowledge in overall drug development
* Experience with ERP and planning engine software as well as Microsoft Software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
* Demonstrates strong aptitude for motivating others and building team unity
* Able to contribute to complex contract negotiations
* Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely laterally and with leadership
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* A Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific or Business discipline
* 8-10 Years industry experience with increasing scope and responsibility
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.<br/><br/>#J-18808-Ljbffr

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