Global Life Science Hub is a proud to be an exclusive partner on an executive search for a new Vice President of Supply Chain with an industry-leading, rapidly expanding end-to-end CDMO at the forefront of pioneering biopharmaceutical innovation.
The newly appointed candidate will step into a pivotal role overseeing 6 strategic sites across the US, Germany, Spain, and Italy. Tasked with driving operational excellence, this visionary leader will manage a $200M+ revenue, over 300 employees, and navigate more than 70 diverse client projects annually, ranging from preclinical stages to market delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic direction of the supply chain operations, overseeing procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution.
- Manage full P&L responsibility for the sites, driving profitability, and cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Develop and implement robust supply chain strategies to optimise processes, streamline workflows, and meet business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between supply chain activities and company goals, including close coordination with Research & Development, Sales & Marketing, and Finance departments.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing best practices, and enhancing operational efficiency throughout the supply chain.
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Oversee the successful execution of global client projects annually, managing varied stages from preclinical to market delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a pharmaceutical related field.
- MBA or master’s in supply chain management would be highly desirable.
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in progressively responsible roles within supply chain management or operations, preferably in the biopharmaceutical or related industry.
- Proven leadership skills, capable of setting strategic vision and executing supply chain strategies aligned with organisational goals.
- Expertise in supply chain management principles, including procurement, inventory management, logistics, and process optimisation.
- Financial acumen with experience managing P&L responsibilities, budgeting, cost management, and financial analysis within supply chain operations.
- Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Familiarity with supply chain technologies, software, and continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous.
Apply:
The Global Life Science Hub are a niche Life Science headhunting firm. We place professionals across Europe and the US for a variety of Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and CRO companies ranging from small start-ups to large global organisations.
If you’re interested, please apply below. If this position doesn’t interest you, please visit our website for a list of more vacancies – www.glshub.com
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