Job Description

About the Organization

Our organization is a global leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, advanced therapeutics, and life sciences manufacturing, delivering critical medicines, biologics, and next-generation therapies to patients worldwide. With a presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, we operate highly regulated, precision-driven supply chains that support the development, production, and distribution of vaccines, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and specialty pharmaceuticals.

The life sciences industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by personalized medicine, accelerated clinical pipelines, complex cold chain requirements, and evolving global regulatory standards. Supply chains in this environment must balance speed, compliance, traceability, and risk mitigation, ensuring that life-saving therapies are delivered safely and efficiently.

Our organization is investing heavily in digital supply chain platforms, AI-driven demand forecasting, end-to-end visibility systems, and advanced cold chain logistics, creating a resilient and agile global network capable of supporting innovation at scale. These initiatives are critical in managing the complexity of global manufacturing networks, regulatory compliance, and patient-centric delivery models.

We are seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain to lead global supply chain strategy and operations across our biopharmaceutical ecosystem. This executive will oversee procurement, manufacturing coordination, inventory management, logistics, distribution, and supply chain compliance, ensuring alignment with both operational and regulatory requirements.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the VP of Supply Chain will play a pivotal role in enabling growth, ensuring supply continuity, and driving operational excellence across a highly complex and regulated environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global supply chain strategy aligned with product pipelines, regulatory requirements, and market demand.

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, manufacturing planning, inventory management, and global distribution.

• Lead supply chain transformation initiatives focused on digital integration, AI-driven forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility.

• Ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, GMP, and other global regulatory standards governing pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.

• Optimize global supplier networks, ensuring quality, reliability, and risk mitigation.

• Oversee cold chain logistics and distribution for temperature-sensitive biologics and specialty products.

• Drive improvements in demand planning, inventory optimization, and service level performance.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for critical raw materials, APIs, and manufacturing inputs.

• Manage relationships with contract manufacturers, logistics providers, and key suppliers.

• Implement supply chain risk management strategies to address geopolitical risks, supply disruptions, and regulatory challenges.

• Monitor KPIs related to cost efficiency, delivery performance, quality, and compliance.

• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to align supply chain with product development and commercialization strategies.

• Provide executive-level reporting on supply chain performance to the COO, CEO, and board.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.

• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

• 15–20+ years of progressive leadership experience in global supply chain management within biopharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated industries.

• Proven experience managing complex global supply chains with strict regulatory and quality requirements.

• Deep expertise in GMP compliance, cold chain logistics, and pharmaceutical distribution.

• Experience implementing digital supply chain technologies, advanced analytics, and automation solutions.

• Strong understanding of global trade regulations and supply chain risk management.

• Demonstrated success in leading large teams and multi-regional operations.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large operational budgets and cost optimization initiatives.

• Experience working with executive leadership and presenting to board-level stakeholders.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Strategic and visionary leader with strong operational expertise.

• Exceptional leadership and team development capabilities.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills in complex environments.

• Ability to balance compliance, efficiency, and innovation.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Results-driven mindset with a focus on performance and impact.

• High level of integrity, accountability, and resilience.

Strategic Support

The Vice President of Supply Chain will play a central role in shaping the organization’s operational and growth strategy.

Key contributions include:

• Enabling product commercialization through efficient and compliant supply chain operations.

• Supporting innovation through agile and responsive supply chain capabilities.

• Strengthening supply chain resilience through risk management and diversification strategies.

• Enhancing operational efficiency through digital transformation and process optimization.

• Aligning supply chain strategy with long-term business and regulatory objectives.

Working Conditions

• Executive leadership role within a global biopharmaceutical organization.

• High-performance, highly regulated environment requiring precision and compliance.

• Collaboration with global teams across multiple regions and time zones.

• Travel required for manufacturing sites, supplier engagement, and regulatory oversight.

Job Function

Executive leadership role responsible for overseeing global supply chain strategy, procurement, logistics, compliance, and operational performance within a complex life sciences environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Total Compensation Package: $400,000 – $507,000

Compensation includes:

• Competitive executive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus tied to operational and compliance metrics
• Long-term equity and executive incentive plans
• Executive retirement and wealth management programs
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• Leadership development and executive education opportunities
• Paid executive leave and flexible work arrangements
• Travel and executive-level benefits package

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to lead supply chain operations in one of the most impactful and rapidly evolving industries in the world. As Vice President of Supply Chain, you will play a critical role in ensuring that life-saving therapies reach patients safely, efficiently, and reliably.

You will work alongside scientists, operations leaders, and executive stakeholders to build supply chain systems that support innovation, compliance, and global access to healthcare.

For leaders seeking a role that combines strategic influence, operational complexity, and meaningful impact, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of supply chain excellence in the life sciences industry.