VP, Supply Chain

Role Summary

The Vice President of Global Supply Chain will lead global end-to-end clinical and commercial supply chain activities, including IP packaging, labeling, distribution, demand forecasting, S&OP, supplier management, inventory, and global trade for finished goods. The role requires directing global teams in a fast-paced, GxP environment and partnering with CMC, Manufacturing, Commercial, Clinical, and Quality Assurance to ensure timely and uninterrupted supply of product. Hybrid, in-office collaboration 2–3x per week in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global team of supply chain professionals for both clinical and commercial end-to-end supply chain
• Oversee commercial supply chain aspects including CMO/CPO partnerships, packaging/labeling with CPOs, and 3PL storage and distribution
• Coordinate material transfers for clinical and commercial substances internationally, handling licenses, VAT, and customs
• Own global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for all commercial products, coordinating demand planning with market access and finance to finalize the supply plan
• Manage the commercial supply plan, inventory, shelf life, and expiration for finished goods and in-process materials
• Own serialization activities for global products
• Manage clinical packaging and labeling, including design, translation, production, distribution, and inventory
• Provide clinical demand signals and translate into time-based forecasts based on protocols/studies
• Prepare clinical supply plans to support demand, monitor inventory, and provide updates to project teams
• Monitor clinical expiry/retest dating; manage inventory releases and re-supply as unblinded inventory manager
• Oversee domestic and international distribution and logistics for clinical programs and develop distribution instructions with vendors
• Support budget activities, including supplier contracts, PO generation, and invoicing approvals
• Collaborate with QA to manage batch release, final release, temperature excursions, and deviation investigations
• Liaise with CMC and clinical operations; evaluate new CMOs/CPOs for commercial supply chain
• Work with Global Trade, Distribution, and Finance to manage 3PLs, inventory, distribution, and revenue reporting
• Generate and maintain global SOPs in QMS systems and ensure regulatory compliance
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with CMC, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs

Qualifications

• At least fifteen (15) years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing in pharma/biotech; title based on experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline
• Detailed understanding of clinical development, manufacturing, and commercial supply chains
• Forecasting, demand/supply planning, inventory management, packaging/labeling, distribution including cold chain, import/export, and reverse logistics
• Proven experience in leading and developing a team
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP; serialization/TraceLink and DSCSA standards; QMS platforms (Veeva or similar)
• Experience with clinical blinding practices and setting up IRT systems for global studies
• Project management and vendor management skills
• Working knowledge of drug development (Phase I–IV) and GMP/GCP/GDP guidelines
• Familiar with US/EU import/export regulations
• Strong attention to detail, data analysis, problem solving, and decision-making in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate and gain support for execution plans with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• APICS certification or formal supply chain education is preferred
• Travel: up to 20% domestic and international; occasional evening/weekend commitments

Skills

• Leadership and people management
• Strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration
• Logistics, distribution, and 3PL/CMO/CPO management
• Forecasting, S&OP, and budget management
• Regulatory compliance and quality systems (GxP, QMS)
• Vendor and contract management

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline

Additional Requirements

• Occasional evening and/or weekend commitments
• Travel up to 20% (domestic and international)