Director, Supply Chain

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Toronto

On-site

CAD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

BlueRock Therapeutics in Toronto seeks a senior supply chain leader to drive end-to-end strategy and operations across research through clinical manufacturing. You will lead planning, sourcing, materials management, and distribution while collaborating with Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, and external partners.

The role requires deep GxP experience, 5+ years in leadership, and a track record of implementing lean processes and KPI-driven improvements in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

BS/MS or PhD in a business or scientific field with ≥12+ years of experience in operations, procurement, or supply chain, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant supply chain management and/or project leadership experience.
Direct experience with shipments requiring critical/ultra-cold chain constraints, materials, inventory control, warehousing, and distribution.
Experience working in a GxP pharmaceutical or biotechnology regulated environment.
Experience representing the function as SME and defending GxP systems in audit settings.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations for research, process development, clinical manufacturing, and clinical trial execution.
Establish and lead integrated planning, strategic sourcing, procurement, materials management, inventory control, and distribution capabilities.
Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, MSAT, Process Development, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and external suppliers.
Oversee procurement, planning, and materials management teams.
Develop integrated supply planning aligned with demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory, sourcing strategies, CMC development plans, and clinical requirements.
Implement supply chain standards, metrics, and governance.
Lead capacity planning and scenario modeling for prioritization, resource allocation, and decision-making.
Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials, consumables, testing services, and outsourced manufacturing.
Build strategic supplier partnerships and mitigate supply and quality risks.
Support supplier qualification, performance management, quality agreements, audits, and inspection readiness.
Ensure compliant movement of clinical materials, drug product, patient-specific therapies, and development samples.
Oversee logistics, import/export activities, permits, chain-of-identity, chain-of-custody, and clinical documentation.
Develop cold-chain and controlled-temperature distribution strategies.
Ensure labeling, packaging, and distribution controls for clinical investigational products.
Lead GMP materials management, inventory control, warehousing, replenishment, master data governance, and transactional compliance.
Serve as business lead for ERP, inventory management, sourcing, logistics, and digital transformation systems.
Establish procedures and quality systems for inventory accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
Build materials-management and supply-chain infrastructure for Greater Toronto Area operations under design and construction.
Lead and develop supply chain planners, buyers, and materials management professionals.
Foster operational excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, BlueRock policies, and global regulatory requirements.
Maintain inspection-ready operations and support audits, inspections, and quality investigations.
Monitor and report KPIs to drive operational effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply chain strategy

Capacity planning

Sourcing strategies

Inventory control

LEAN / Six Sigma

Project leadership

Quality Assurance

GxP compliance

Education

BS/MS or PhD in business/science

Tools

ERP

LIMS

CMMS

WMS

Digital transformation systems

Job description

Lead BlueRock Therapeutics' end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations for research, process development, clinical manufacturing, and clinical trial execution
Establish and lead integrated planning, strategic sourcing, procurement, materials management, inventory control, and distribution capabilities
Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, MSAT, Process Development, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and external suppliers
Oversee procurement, planning, and materials management teams
Develop integrated supply planning aligned with demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory, sourcing strategies, CMC development plans, and clinical requirements
Implement supply chain standards, metrics, and governance
Lead capacity planning and scenario modeling for prioritization, resource allocation, and decision-making
Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials, consumables, testing services, and outsourced manufacturing
Build strategic supplier partnerships and mitigate supply and quality risks
Support supplier qualification, performance management, quality agreements, audits, and inspection readiness
Ensure compliant movement of clinical materials, drug product, patient-specific therapies, and development samples
Oversee logistics, import/export activities, permits, chain-of-identity, chain-of-custody, and clinical documentation
Develop cold-chain and controlled-temperature distribution strategies
Ensure labeling, packaging, and distribution controls for clinical investigational products
Lead GMP materials management, inventory control, warehousing, replenishment, master data governance, and transactional compliance
Serve as business lead for ERP, inventory management, sourcing, logistics, and digital transformation systems
Establish procedures and quality systems for inventory accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance
Build materials-management and supply-chain infrastructure for Greater Toronto Area operations under design and construction
Lead and develop supply chain planners, buyers, and materials management professionals
Foster operational excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, BlueRock policies, and global regulatory requirements
Maintain inspection-ready operations and support audits, inspections, and quality investigations
Monitor and report KPIs to drive operational effectiveness and continuous improvement

Requirements

BS/MS or PhD in a business or scientific field with ≥12+ years of experience in operations, procurement, or supply chain, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant supply chain management and/or project leadership experience
Direct experience with shipments requiring critical/ultra-cold chain constraints, materials, inventory control, warehousing, and distribution
General understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain including serialization preferred
Experience working in a GxP pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology regulated environment
Experience representing the function as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and defending GxP systems in audit settings
Ability to adapt to changing timelines and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic company
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with relevant legal standards and compliance systems
Working knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards
Demonstrated application of LEAN or Six Sigma preferred
Experience working with contract service providers such as offsite warehouses and logistics providers
Experience with ERP, LIMS, CMMS, and WMS electronic systems
Ability to analyze and resolve problems independently

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in supply chain strategy and operations, including procurement, materials management, and compliance within GxP regulated environments. Proven ability to lead teams, develop sourcing strategies, and implement supply chain standards to ensure operational excellence.

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