Director Supply Chain Management

Our client is a mid-sized European pharmaceutical company with a strong commercial presence across key EU markets and a growing pipeline of branded and generic products. With a reputation for high-quality manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and a broad therapeutic portfolio, the company partners with global suppliers for API sourcing , FDF production , and third-party logistics (3PL) operations.

As the business continues to grow and mature across the region, this position offers a key leadership opportunity for a supply chain professional looking to shape and optimize operations in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Director of Supply Chain – Europe to lead regional supply chain operations, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and compliant product availability across multiple European markets. The role will oversee regional demand forecasting, supply planning, distribution, logistics, and vendor management , while aligning with global supply chain leadership and internal stakeholders.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic oversight with operational execution, requiring strong cross-functional collaboration, regulatory understanding, and supplier performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end European supply chain operations for commercial and development-stage pharmaceutical products
• Lead demand planning and S&OP processes across European affiliates to ensure forecast accuracy and supply alignment
• Manage relationships with 3PLs, CMOs, and suppliers , ensuring service-level performance, compliance, and cost control
• Coordinate regional order fulfillment, distribution, and import / export logistics across multiple countries
• Ensure compliance with EU GDP, GMP, and local regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical supply chain operations
• Monitor and improve supply chain KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, etc.)
• Develop and implement regional supply chain policies, procedures, and SOPs in coordination with global standards
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, Quality, Commercial, and Finance to support product launches and market expansions
• Support product lifecycle planning , including new product introductions, packaging changes, and product phase-outs
• Lead regional supply risk assessments, business continuity planning, and vendor performance reviews

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management , with a strong focus on European markets
• Proven success managing regional or international supply chain functions , including external manufacturing, 3PLs, and EU distribution networks
• In-depth knowledge of EU GDP / GMP regulations , import / export processes, and regional compliance requirements
• Experience with demand planning, S&OP, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and supply chain metrics
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and geographies
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• Fluency in English required; additional European languages a plus