Astellas Pharma · 1 week ago
Head of Supply Chain and Materials Management
Westborough, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$169K/yr - $265K/yr
10+ years expAstellas Pharma is a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients. The Head of Supply Chain and Materials Management will lead the site Supply Chain team to ensure material availability for production schedules and oversee all supply chain activities supporting internal manufacturing operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Lead the site Supply Chain team to support internal manufacturing and ensure material availability for production schedules
Implement governance and performance metrics for site-level supply chain operations
Drive S&OP and site-level planning processes to align production, inventory, and financial targets
Oversee ERP system functionality for accurate inventory control and material transactions
Manage raw material and component flow from receipt through storage and issuance to production
Ensure compliance with GMP, Safety, and Trade Compliance regulations across all supply chain activities
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Facilities to support production readiness
Develop and manage the site supply chain budget; monitor performance against targets
Manage vendor relationships for raw materials and critical components; ensure adherence to quality and service agreements
Partner with Global Procurement and Global Supply Chain to leverage global contracts and harmonize processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material flow, reduce waste, and improve OTIF performance
Engage, retain, and develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and career development programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Scientific, or Engineering discipline; Master's degree preferred
10+ years of Supply Chain experience within biopharmaceutical manufacturing (early, late, or commercial phases)
8+ years of experience in GMP manufacture of biologics
8+ years of leadership experience
Proficiency with S&OP/IBP, end‑to‑end supply planning and forecasting, production scheduling, demand/supply balancing, scenario analysis, and budget performance
Knowledge of quality systems, cGMP, regulatory and industry standards across drug development phases
Understanding of regulations related to raw materials, critical components, drug substance, and drug product and how they translate into Supply Chain activities
Demonstrated Supply Chain expertise associated with tech transfer and scale‑up of biologics
Experience with negotiations, contract management, and/or procurement
Thorough understanding and demonstrated experience with FMEA and risk analysis
Computer skills: MS Office Suite; ERP (e.g., SAP or equivalent); LIMS; statistical software; Visio
Demonstrated project leadership and relationship‑building skills across internal/external partners and cross‑functional teams
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make impactful decisions
Ability to foster a culture that embraces lessons learned and drives a proactive mindset; effective change leadership
Experienced at establishing clear direction, leading others, and bringing out their best
Regular communication with peers/team members about corporate strategy to drive awareness and capability
Preferred
Familiarity with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Company paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Company-paid fleet vehicle for eligible positions
Referral bonus program
Company
Astellas Pharma
Astellas Pharma is a global pharmaceutical research & development company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2020-07-22Grant
2008-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Amanda Hart
Head, Global Commercial Analytics and Reporting
Recent News
2026-01-07
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