Director, Supply Chain

Role Overview

• Manage the end-to-end supply chain operations: Establish strategies and oversee launch execution.
• Drive strategic capabilities: Establish strong capabilities to support current and future assets resulting from the Scholar Rock pipeline.
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration: Work closely with departments such as planning, manufacturing, logistics, regulatory, finance, IT and commercial teams to ensure supply objectives align with broader business priorities.
• Establish and strengthen external partnerships: Build and sustain productive relationships with external packaging contract manufacturers (CMOs) ensuring mutual benefits in terms of efficiency and cost savings.
• Negotiate and secure strategic contracts: Support contract negotiations with packaging CMO providers to secure favorable terms and maintain high-quality service delivery.
• Lead New Product Introduction execution with external partners for Japanese market.
• Packaging qualification: Oversight of product packaging qualification and validations activities to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate logistics operations with colleagues and partners on the importation of drug product, and the transfer of finished goods to Wholesalers.
• Continuous Improvement: Support continuous performance assessment and utilization of KPIs of CMO partners regarding compliance, pricing, service and capacity while maintaining business review meetings.
• Risk mitigation: Design, implement and monitor supply operations risk mitigation strategies.
• Supply System readiness: Partner with IT to implement systems to support supply chain operations in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Materials Management: Oversee purchase order/invoice management and material management within the Scholar Rock ERP system for Japan.
• Champion budgeting & cost control: Support management of the supply chain operations budget, monitor expenses, and actively identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining high service quality standards.
• Conduct strategic cost-benefit analysis: Support in-depth analysis of supply chain operations to uncover potential savings in operational efficiency.
• Drive timely product supply: Ensure that the inventory supply runs smoothly, meeting product delivery timelines and customer expectations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction: Guarantee timely and accurate product deliveries while maintaining service quality, accuracy, and attention to customer needs.
• Resolve supply operations issues: Address and resolve product supply issues related to packaging operations or operational challenges to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Be a proactive member of the supply chain and Japanese teams to drive commercial success.
• Collaborate closely with global execution teams (IT/Systems, Finance) to ensure cross functional alignment.
• Partner with quality and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with global regulations while maintaining readiness for inspections and audits for artwork, packaging, and distribution operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, chemistry, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in Biopharma industry, with a minimum of 10 years at Associate Director level or above.
• Experience in start-up/rare disease products is a plus.
• Commercial product launch experience including artwork, packaging operations and transportation/distribution.
• Strong strategic planning skills with a strong interest in developing team and individuals.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Good level of spoken and written English.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development