Scholar Rock is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company.
Director, Supply Chain
Location
Japan
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Supply Chain
Scholar Rock
• 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.
Job 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
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