Director, Commercial Supply Chain

Role: Lead global supply chain strategy and operations for Vertex's Type 1 Diabetes cell and gene therapy program, focusing on commercialization readiness and long-term capacity planning. Responsibilities include implementing global S&OP processes, defining multi-year capacity investments across CDMO networks, and establishing compliance and governance aligned with GxP standards. The role encompasses end-to-end process ownership, supply risk assessments, and collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Clinical, Systems, Logistics, and Manufacturing. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in science or business, with approximately 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech supply chain management, including expertise in cGMP, GCP, GDP regulations, ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle), and supply chain optimization. Skills required include advanced analytical thinking, complex judgment, stakeholder management, negotiation, and team leadership. High-value specifics: focus on cell and gene therapy modalities, late-stage development (pre-IND to commercialization), experience with manufacturing and supply chain compliance, and strategic capacity planning. Work setup: hybrid or on-site, with flexibility options based on company policy.