Commercial Supply Chain Associate Director

Role Summary

Lead and drive the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for Vertex’s Cell and Gene Therapy portfolio, including complex modeling of assumptions, demand and capacity to meet short- and long-term requirements. Collaborate with the commercial team, external manufacturing, finance, materials, quality control and regulatory to align demand, capacity and financial impact, culminating in the monthly S&OP process. Build and lead the monthly S&OP meetings and implement a new planning tool to systematize planning across CDMOs, suppliers, testing sites, and finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a commercial capacity model across multiple CMOs.
• Maintain, utilize, and improve a dynamic capacity model for long-range planning, situational planning, and analysis of unexpected events.
• Perform detailed modeling (Excel), analyze and present data, and systematize as needed.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of supply chain systems.
• Lead teams directly and cross-functionally.
• Integrate the capacity model into manufacturing, commercial, and COGS strategies to enable scenario planning and scheduling.
• Lead S&OP meetings to align demand, capacity and assumptions.
• Maintain strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Anticipate industry trends with knowledge of manufacturing, development, and supply.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or business discipline preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management; Cell and Gene Therapy experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively and deliver on critical goals.
• Robust knowledge across supply chain disciplines and ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication with all levels of the company.
• Good understanding of the cell and gene therapy and biotech industry and market.
• High level understanding of GMP processes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, execute, follow up and anticipate challenges; results-oriented with urgency to mitigate risk.
• Data analysis skills and ability to communicate complex problems visually and verbally.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or business discipline.
• Typically requires 8 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.