Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Supply Chain
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $181K/yr
6+ years expSumitomo Pharma America, Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company focused on addressing patient needs in various health domains. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain to provide strategic planning and supplier oversight to ensure product availability in a regulated environment.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of supply management inclusive of planning, sourcing, logistics and supplier relations in support of commercial and late stage clinical products
Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for pharmaceutical products, incorporating market trends, promotional activities, and regulatory considerations
Maintain market intelligence related to areas of responsibility and maintain streamlined and well-understood business processes and systems
Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and finance teams to integrate new product launches and lifecycle management into forecasts
Monitor forecast accuracy and implement continuous improvement initiatives using advanced analytics
Implement data analytics allowing for robust decision making and inputs into various governance forums
Create and execute supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, production capacity, and inventory targets
Identify and mitigate supply risks, including capacity constraints, supplier compliance issues, and regulatory delays
Oversee management of suppliers including contract manufacturing as a Strategic Business Relationship Manager; ensure activities are performed per approved supply agreements
Oversee financial commitments (work orders, purchase orders, etc.) and legal contracts (Manufacturing Service Agreements, etc.) pursuant to company’s delegation of authority matrix
Oversee strategic face-to-face and virtual business meetings with contract manufacturing partners
Lead cross-functional teams in the management of critical suppliers
Engage with Supply Chain key inputs and actions in order to evolve and execute on Product Strategies
Process ownership and data based risk decisions. Escalation to management in an articulate and fact based manner
Lead/Support multiple initiatives related to supply chain management, with focus on systems and processes that support Supply Chain organization (planning software, ERP utilization, product strategy, Logistics, etc.)
Work closely with R&D (Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs), CMC, Commercial and Quality with focus on supporting commercialization of clinical product candidates
Support the Sales & Operations Planning process to ensure coordinated efforts among groups participating in the S&OP process
Prepare and actively contribute in Supply Chain Governance forums
Pursue/develop cost efficient supply chain systems and processes
Support the evaluation of potential suppliers and make appropriate recommendations to management
Support global business initiatives for supply chain as required
Lead internal efforts to implement best practices throughout the supply and distribution organization
Ensure activities and operations are performed compliantly and within budget
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field required
Minimum 8 – 12 years (w/o Masters) or 6 – 8 years (with Master's) of relevant supply chain planning / management experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Minimum 3-5 years proficiency in ERP systems, forecasting tools, and advanced Excel
Significant experience in supply chain and distribution management in pharmaceutical or other FDA regulated environment
Experience in strategic global supply chain and supplier relationship management
Ability to build a collaborative relationship with SMP and other key global partners
Ability to manage regulatory and technical changes and assess business and financial implications of decisions
Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated competence to interact with suppliers, external and internal customers
Financial acumen and budgeting experience
Effective influencing and communication skills
Proficient in ERP software, specializing in end-to-end Planning, Purchasing, and Inventory Management processes
Deep understanding of regulatory and technical influences and ability to assess business and financial implications of decisions
Strong ability to interact with suppliers, internal customers and upper management in a professional manner
Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving
Strong oral and written communicator; detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
Strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, budget planning, financial and commercial operations for biological and small molecule pharmaceuticals
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement activities; delivering business processes and/or technical solutions that satisfy multiple sets of stakeholders
Knowledge of and interest in supply chain optimization and simulation
High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependence and big picture
Preferred
Experience in strategic global supply chain and supplier relationship management
Benefits
Merit-based salary increases
Short incentive plan participation
Eligibility for our 401(k) plan
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
Unlimited paid time off
11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December
80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter
Company
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is a science-based, technology-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering therapeutic and scientific breakthroughs in areas of critical patient need in oncology, urology, women’s health, rare disease, cell and gene therapies and CNS.
Founded in 2023Marlborough, Massachusetts, US
1001-5000 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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Late StageLeadership Team
Adele Gulfo
Chief Executive Officer, Biopharma Commercial
Myrtle Potter
President and Chief Executive Officer, Sumitomo Pharma America
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