Vice President, Supply Chain

About This Role

This Vice President, Supply Chain role is responsible for the end-to-end strategy, execution, and governance of global supply operations for a late-stage biotechnology company. The leader will ensure uninterrupted, compliant, and cost-effective supply of investigational and commercial products to support global clinical trials and commercial launch, playing a critical role in advancing durable and disease-targeted therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global supply strategy across early- and late-stage programs, including Phase 1–3, commercial launch, and post-approval commitments
• Serve as the enterprise leader for clinical trial supply governance, risk management, and scenario planning
• Provide senior-level input into development timelines, enrollment strategies, and global expansion plans based on supply feasibility
• Anticipate and proactively mitigate supply risks (manufacturing capacity, comparator shortages, import/export constraints, depot limitations)
• Drive BLA-enabling supply chain activities, including shipping validation, planning for commercial labeling processes, and temperature monitoring strategies
• Oversee end-to-end clinical supply execution, including demand forecasting, supply planning, packaging, labeling, distribution, and inventory management
• Select, manage, and govern global supply vendors (CMOs, depots, couriers, comparator sourcing partners, CROs)
• Partner closely with Clinical Operations, CMC / Technical Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and the Commercial team
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, GDP, ICH, FDA, EMA, and global regulatory requirements
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global supply chain organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related field
• 18+ years of experience in clinical trial supply, CMC operations, or pharmaceutical supply chain
• 7+ years of senior leadership experience managing global teams and vendors
• Demonstrated experience managing supply for global Phase 3 clinical trials
• Prior experience leading supply strategy through regulatory submission and launch
• Deep knowledge of clinical supply planning, comparator sourcing, and global distribution
• Proven ability to operate effectively in high-complexity, fast-paced biotech environments
• Executive presence and strategic thinking
• Strong cross-functional influence without direct authority
• Exceptional problem-solving and risk-mitigation skills
• Data-driven decision making and forecasting expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 18+ years of experience in clinical trial supply, CMC operations, or pharmaceutical supply chain, with 7+ years of senior leadership experience managing global teams and vendors.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree (MBA or advanced scientific degree)
• Experience supporting biologic, gene therapy, or specialty ophthalmology products
• Strong background in managing constrained or high-risk supply scenarios