Own and evolve the global Launches & Variations Framework, ensuring clarity in roles, responsibilities, workflows, and decision‑making structures.
Define and maintain global standards, templates, readiness models, and governance mechanisms.
Establish KPIs, dashboards, and performance-management routines to assess and strengthen framework effectiveness.
Ensure consistent adoption of the framework across regions and functional partners.
Shape the end‑to‑end operating model for launches and variations from Phase 3 readiness through commercial lifecycle management.
Drive scenario planning, risk assessment, and contingency modeling to protect supply continuity and launch timelines.
Act as the strategic bridge between global functions and regional execution teams to ensure a cohesive, aligned approach.
Lead cross‑functional forums that drive decision‑making, issue escalation, and alignment for launch and variation execution.
Ensure end‑to‑end alignment across Commercialization, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Technical Operations.
Enable regions through clear frameworks, playbooks, and readiness tools that translate global expectations into actionable plans.
Communicate framework updates, decisions, risks, and impacts to leadership and key governance bodies.

8+ years of experience in biopharma supply chain, Technical Operations, Regulatory, or related areas.
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading product launches, variations, or lifecycle management.
Strong understanding of global commercialization processes, regulatory variation pathways, and operational readiness.
Proven ability to influence, align, and lead cross-functional teams in a complex matrixed environment.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder ‑ management skills.
Experience designing or governing enterprise ‑ level frameworks or operating models.
Exposure to global expansions, market entries, or complex product introductions.
Continuous improvement or Lean/Six Sigma experience.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Associate Director, Supply Chain – Launches & Variations

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