Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 8 hours ago
Commercial Supply Chain Associate Director
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$149K/yr - $224K/yr
8+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Associate Director will lead the Sales and Operations Planning process for Casgevy, ensuring alignment between commercial teams and external manufacturing partners while managing key performance indicators and implementing new planning tools.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead development of a commercial capacity model across multiple CMOs
Maintain, utilize, and improve upon a capacity model that is dynamic, allowing for long range planning, situational planning, and analysis of unexpected events
Ability to perform detailed modeling (Excel), analyze and present data, and systematize as needed
Excellent knowledge of Supply Chain systems
Ability to lead teams, both directly (dotted line) and cross-functionally
Integrate the capacity model into the manufacturing strategy, allowing for scenario planning and scheduling
Integrate the capacity model into the commercial strategy, allowing for direct connection with demand forecasting and scheduling tools
Integrate the capacity model into the COGS model, allowing for direct impact assessment of COGS due to any capacity assumption changes
Lead S&OP meetings to align demand, capacity and assumptions
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Anticipate future industry trends and keep abreast with a strong foundation of knowledge of manufacturing, development, and supply
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or business discipline
8+ years of experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high degree of effectiveness
Possesses a distinguished record of delivering on critical project goals and moving projects forward
Exhibits robust knowledge across supply chain disciplines
Demonstrates strong aptitude for managing and motivating others and building team unity
Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written/oral) with all levels of the company
High level understanding of GMP processes and regulatory requirements
Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, execute, follow up and anticipate challenges
Results orientated with strong sense of urgency to mitigate risk and close issues
Knowledge of systems with skills and proficiency to download and analyze data
Ability to communicate complex problems and necessary decision points both visually and verbally
Excellent knowledge of Supply Chain systems
Ability to lead teams, both directly (dotted line) and cross-functionally
Lead S&OP meetings to align demand, capacity and assumptions
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Anticipate future industry trends and keep abreast with a strong foundation of knowledge of manufacturing, development, and supply
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or business discipline preferred, or equivalent years of relevant experience
Experience in Cell and Gene Therapy is a plus
Good understanding of the cell and gene therapy and biotech industry and market
Benefits
Annual bonus
Annual equity awards
Overtime pay
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off
Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
Generous commuting subsidy
Matching charitable donations
401(k)
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (164)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
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