Supply Chain Process & Transformation Lead

Role Summary

The Supply Chain Process & Transformation Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing KalVista’s Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization. This role focuses on process improvement, operational efficiency, and business transformation - helping to build scalable, compliant, and high-performing supply chain operations that support KalVista’s growing clinical and commercial portfolio. The Supply Chain Process & Transformation Lead will also serve as the project lead for global launch readiness, ensuring alignment across KalVista’s network. This includes orchestrating cross-functional plans, supply readiness activities, and operational execution to enable successful product launches globally. This role will report to the VP, Global Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, design, and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes spanning planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution
• Define and document global process standards, workflows, and ownership across functions and regions
• Develop and maintain supply chain KPIs and performance dashboards that drive data-informed decision-making
• Embed continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) to increase efficiency, reduce complexity, and strengthen compliance
• Ensure process governance, change control, and alignment with GxP and audit readiness requirements
• Lead global and cross-functional transformation initiatives focused on improving operational performance and scalability
• Partner with key stakeholders to translate strategic goals into executable improvement programs
• Support business readiness for system enhancements by aligning processes, training, and change management activities
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Global Supply Chain team
• Communicate effectively with Supply Chain Leadership Team on project milestones, risks, and impact
• Establish consistent performance management frameworks across regions and functions
• Support S&OP and executive reporting processes with meaningful analytics and insights
• Identify skill gaps and partner with functional leads to enhance organizational capability and process ownership
• Promote best-practice sharing across sites and functions to drive global alignment and operational maturity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field; Master’s preferred
• Minimum 5+ years in global supply chain, operational excellence, or transformation roles within biotech, pharma, or life sciences
• Professional certifications such as APICS, Lean Six Sigma, or PMP are advantageous
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement and transformation initiatives across end-to-end supply chain functions
• Solid understanding of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and their role in business process enablement
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence
• Experience in GxP or regulated environments is strongly preferred
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities across all organizational levels
• Skilled at simplifying complex processes and building practical, scalable solutions
• Comfortable leading both structured projects and iterative improvement efforts
• Hands-on, adaptable, and energized by working in a dynamic, growing biotech environment