Associate Director, Supply Chain Support, Cell Therapy

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

This role is accountable to lead the Supply Chain ERP and Compliance teams for the Devens Cell Therapy manufacturing facility (CAR-T Therapies). 

The ERP team is responsible for maintaining/updating all master data at the site and providing internal support for SAP transactions.  The Compliance team is responsible for overseeing investigation/material review boards, implementing CAPAs, ensuring audit readiness for Supply Chain, and overseeing the documentation/training programs. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate within the department and with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, IT, global master data management, and Global Supply Chain organizations to determine business requirements for the design of master data. 
• Translate business requirements into a robust data design which is compliant, efficient, and effective. 
• Ensure the testing of master data with peers and internal customers meets business requirements.   
• Oversee the Material BOM & Recipe release process to meet manufacturing requirements and to maintain compliant, efficient, and reliable batch records and supporting data.   
• Collaborate with other stakeholders (global and site) to maintain and optimize product hierarchy while maintaining compliance and minimizing risk. 
• Ensure direct internal customer support to manufacturing, site planning, inventory control, quality assurance, quality control, global master data management, and IT. 
• Support investigation and root cause analyses on supply disruptions or material quality issues and development of corrective actions.
• Supply Chain change control gatekeeper:  facilitate Supply Chain Leadership Team (LT) review to assess change control impact & change actions. Create pre/post action items following LT review. 
• Provide support during regulatory agency & internal inspections.  Coordinate responses to regulatory, internal & external compliance requirements with Supply Chain LT. 
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership & relevant departments to manage the Supply Chain training curricula.   
• Partner with Quality to develop and execute an internal audit readiness program. 
• Represent the Supply Chain department at cross-functional huddles (investigation review boards, change control, material release boards, risk assessments, and CAPA reviews).  Effectively & efficiently source information on item status from the Supply Chain team & hold team members accountable.  Facilitate resolution of items at-risk for on-time completion.  Escalate unresolved risks.    
• Manage the Supply Chain portfolio of work for quality metrics such as on-time completion of investigations, CAPAs/tasks, change control actions, overdue training & periodic reviews. 
• Manage the periodic review program for Supply Chain, and work with functional areas to complete assessments. Revise SOPs with focused revision scope. 
• Track and report metrics to track and manage completion of objectives and projects
• Ensure appropriate training and qualification for staff activities performed. 
• Foster a culture of compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance. 
• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention. 
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve systems, processes, or internal/external performance.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or similar. 
• Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD.
• 7 years relevant work experience required. 
• 3 years of experience supporting ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4 HANA).  
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.
• Experience leading leaders of people. 
• Experience in biopharmaceutical clinical, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercialization, advanced knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations. 
• Experience in a Site Supply Chain Organization.
• Experience with lean six sigma projects and change execution management.   
• Ability to understand and solve complicated warehouse capacity issues.  
• Advanced proficiency in Warehouse and Inventory management in ERP systems and analytics tools, preferably SAP.
• Advanced knowledge of fundamental concepts of materials management and planning. 
• Ability to effectively communicate problem statements and viable solution options using pro vs. con and cost vs. benefit approaches. 
• Ability to present data and analyses in an organized, clear, and concise manner. 
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications. 
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to work as a team and mentor peers. 

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