Cerus · 1 day ago
Sr. Director, Outsourced Operations
Concord, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$235K/yr - $280K/yr
12+ years expCerus aims to be the global leader and trusted partner of blood centers and hospitals whose technology, services, and commitment are the lifeblood of safe and accessible blood for patients around the world. The Sr. Director of Outsourced Operations will direct the outsourced operations functions, managing a range of Contract Manufacturing Organizations and vendors to support the INTERCEPT Blood System.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Oversee and support the outsourced operations team responsible for vendor relationship management
Lead vendor identification, qualification, onboarding, and management processes
Lead and/or oversee vendor contract negotiation; ensure all commercial contracts are current, valid, and compliant
Act as the contract and relationship manager for key Intercept Blood System vendors and serve as a delegate for the Vice President, Global Supply Chain on strategic vendor matters
Support the development team in the identification, evaluation, and selection of suppliers to meet technical, development, and program requirements
Lead operational activities including planning, purchasing, materials management, and other supply chain functions supporting commercial and clinical supply
Partner with project teams to ensure product availability for development and clinical studies
Support commercial launches and ramp-up of INTERCEPT Blood System products
Collaborate with Quality, Legal, and Finance to manage the Approved Supplier List and supplier contracts
Monitor supplier performance and act as a point of escalation for supplier issues in partnership with the Quality team
Support executive leadership in developing and executing strategic initiatives related to supply chain and operations
Provide direct input into supply and planning strategies, including supply allocation and supplier development aligned with Cerus’ commercial strategy and portfolio processes
Participate in annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting efforts
Monitor COGS for specific projects and provide insights to inform project planning, supplier strategies, and financial assessments
Partner with internal and external stakeholders globally to establish and maintain best practices
Develop and maintain the Cerus Business Continuity Process infrastructure and related documentation
Develop and implement KPIs, dashboards, guidelines, and operating principles to improve collaboration across teams and partners
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction opportunities across supply chain and operations
Participate in departmental human resources activities including staffing, training, performance management, and employee development
Ensure issues, concerns, and risks are appropriately communicated to senior management, project teams, and relevant stakeholders
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required
Minimum of 12 years of experience in supply chain, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical device industries
Proven experience managing teams in a global environment, including the ability to work effectively across multiple time zones
Demonstrated experience supporting and accommodating commercial supply chain requirements
Strong background in third-party management and global supplier and customer relationship strategies
Hands-on experience implementing or working with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or Epicor
Experience in project management, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier relationship development
Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes related to drug or device development; ISO 13485 and pre-clinical/clinical experience strongly preferred
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, collaborate, and influence effectively at all organizational levels, including executive leadership
Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to drive results and influence outcomes without direct authority
Advanced analytical skills paired with strong business acumen
High level of urgency, strategic agility, and attention to detail with a demonstrated track record of execution excellence
Outstanding communication, organizational, and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the company externally
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Preferred
MBA preferred
Prior experience in corporate strategic planning and portfolio management is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Domestic partner benefits
Paid maternity and paternity leaves
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending
Life and accidental death insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Matching 401(k)
ESPP
RSUs
EAP
Legal and financial services
Health club membership discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Cerus
Cerus Corporation is dedicated solely to safeguarding the world’s blood supply and aims to become the preeminent global blood products company.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William "Obi" Greenman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Vivek Jayaraman
Chief Operating Officer
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