Supply Chain Lead

Barrington James; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A high-growth biotech firm is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Leader for a part-time contract role in Lyon. This position requires over 10 years of leadership experience in biotech/pharma, particularly in logistics, procurement, and forecasting. Fluency in French is mandatory. The candidate will lead the global supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with market demand and managing compliance in regulated environments. This flexible assignment is ideal for seasoned executives seeking a strategic role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in biotech / pharma supply chain leadership.
• Experience at Director / Senior Director / Head / VP level.
• Fluent French is mandatory.
• Proven experience operating in remote, international environments.

Responsabilités

• Lead global supply chain strategy across planning and logistics.
• Manage commercial forecasting and align with global market demand.
• Oversee vendor management and procurement strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Quality.
• Ensure operational risk management and compliance in a regulated environment.

Connaissances

Biotech / pharma supply chain leadership

Logistics

Procurement

Commercial forecasting

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Description du poste

A high-growth, international biotech / life sciences organisation (confidential) is seeking an exceptional Senior Supply Chain Leader to join on a part-time, contract basis. This role is ideal for seasoned executives with deep experience across global supply operations, commercial supply, forecasting, logistics, procurement—and comfort working across financial and legal interfaces.

What You’ll Lead

• Global supply chain strategy across planning, logistics, inventory, and distribution
• Commercial forecasting and alignment with global market demand
• Vendor management, procurement strategy, and high-value contract oversight
• Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial
• Operational risk management and compliance in a regulated (GxP) environment
• Executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations

Ideal Profile

• 10+ years in biotech / pharma supply chain leadership
• Experience at Director / Senior Director / Head / VP level
• Strong background in logistics, forecasting, procurement, commercial supply
• Comfortable navigating financial, contractual, and regulatory complexity
• Fluent French (mandatory)
• Proven experience operating in remote, international environments
• Strategic mindset + hands-on ability when needed

If you’re a senior supply chain leader seeking a strategic, flexible assignment in biotech, we’d love to connect.

Apply directly or message for a confidential discussion.