Associate Director Supply - New & Strategic Products

Advanz Pharma Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking pharmaceutical company as an Associate Director, Supply - New & Strategic Products, where you will drive the launch of innovative medicines that improve patients' lives. This role is pivotal in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product launches and effective supply chain management. You will leverage your expertise in pharmaceutical supply chain dynamics, engage in strategic planning, and foster strong partnerships with external manufacturing partners. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry, this is your opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Competitive Salary

Annual Impact Awards

Women’s Network

Promotions from Within

Qualifications

• Experience in managing NPI launches and M&A projects, ideally in Europe.
• Strong knowledge of Pharma manufacturing processes, ideally sterile manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire launch process from deal signing to launch from a SCM standpoint.
• Support BD teams with deep scenario planning of forecast, capacity, and capability assumptions.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management

Business Acumen

Quality Management

Technical/Manufacturing Understanding

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree Level or Equivalent

MBA or Similar

Tools

SAP

SAP APO

IBP

Anaplan

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Associate Director, Supply - New & Strategic Products

Job Title: Associate Director Supply - New & Strategic Products

Location: London

About ADVANZ PHARMA

ADVANZ PHARMA is a global pharmaceutical company with the purpose to improve patients’ lives by providing the specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines they depend on.

Our ambition is to be a partner of choice for the commercialisation of specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines in Europe, Canada, and Australia. In line with our ambition, we are partnering with innovative biopharma and pharmaceutical development companies to bring medicines to patients.

Headquartered in London, UK, we have c700 employees based across more than 20 countries, including key countries in Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia. Our Centre of Excellence in Mumbai, India, as well as an established global distribution and commercialisation partner network complement our global operations.

ADVANZ PHARMA’s product portfolio and pipeline comprises innovative medicines, specialty generics & biosimilars, and originator brands. Our products and pipeline cover a broad range of therapeutic areas, including hepatology, gastroenterology, anti-infectives, critical care, endocrinology, CNS, and, more broadly, rare diseases.

We can only achieve our ambition with the passion of our dedicated and highly qualified people, acting in line with our company values of entrepreneurship, speed, and integrity.

The AD – NPI SCM Lead will play a critical role in working with our commercial group and all internal operations group in driving the launch of all new products that are key to our company’s growth. The role would be based in Mumbai/London/Europe and would be embedded within Advanz Pharma’s SCM Team with direct reporting VP Supply Chain. The role will also play a key role as a partner to Business Development teams , in doing due diligence of new deals specifically to understand the capacity and capability of new partners and overall risk to the deals due to that. The role would also support the BD teams on deeper understanding of commercial forecast , the break up of the forecast, the risks and upsides to the forecast. If a new CMO partner is to be identified the role would also support in partner selection process.

On the downstream side, operationally the role will drive new product launches from deal signing to launch to stability. This includes building Forecasting scenarios with commercial, working with CMO NPI Team to ensure timely supply and working with Logistics to deliver the product at launch timeline. A key part of the role is also to ensure smooth handover of the NPI products to established products teams.

On the upstream side, operationally the role will ensure that all Advanz Pharma commercial plans for the NPI products are accurately communicated to all level’s in the CMO teams. The role will also ensure that Advanz commercial plans are accurately converted into a feasible manufacturing plan at the CMO, delivered as per agreed timelines and dispatched following all agreed compliance standards. The role enables quick and seamless communication and foster deeper collaboration between Advanz and CMO teams.

The role will work with all Commercial GM’s, Launch Project team, NPI Launch Team, all Scientific affairs teams and all ELT stakeholders independently. The role will manage key independently and also keep a strong oversight on other team members who are managing CMO’s.

Key responsibilities:

• Strongly support the business development teams in due diligence process of the SCM and Manufacturing capacity and capabilities of new partners. Also support with partner identification as needed.
• Support BD teams with deep scenario planning of Forecast , Capacity and Capability assumptions to ensure a water tight business case is built to enable decision making.
• Lead the entire launch process from deal signing to launch from a SCM standpoint.
• Lead S&OP Process and Meetings for all NPI products at country, Regional and ELT level. Ensure the NPI S&OP process is well aligned with overall S&OP process of the company
• Build robust Forecasting scenarios with deep knowledge of various sales channels that drive the forecast in each market. Also build a strong rationale for feasibility of all scenarios and factors impacting each scenario.
• Proactively track Sales of new launches to ensure forecasting assumptions are being met. If sales are off track work closely with commercial to align forecast to current realities.
• Work closely with Commercial groups on Tender submissions and ensure along with NPI CMO group, the supply feasibility of new tenders or any other exceptional demand increase.
• Ensure all Advanz Pharma Commercial priorities are well communicated to the CMO NPI teams. Quick decision making on allocation of constrained CMO resources to support Advanz priorities.
• Strong Collaboration with NPI CMO Teams for accurate demand and supply matching, to ensure all commercial commitments are met, any risk to supply is mitigated or communicated in accurate and timely fashion.
• Establish strong relationships with commercial partners, fostering
• open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and own the relationship with the External Manufacturing Partner, specifically with partner’s SCM, Plant Operations and Scientific Affairs teams.
• Strongly support the business development teams in due diligence process of the SCM and Manufacturing capacity and capabilities of new partners. Also support with partner identification as needed.
• Integrate with CMO teams, understand their manufacturing process, CMO’s constraints by being embedded with the partner teams.
• Ensure all Advanz Pharma Commercial priorities are well communicated to the partner teams. Quick decision making on allocation of constrained CMO resources to support Advanz priorities.
• Proactively identify all CMO constraints( Man, Machine and Material) in manufacturing and operations and ensure they are communicated to Advanz teams to support accurate revenue planning and right communication to regulatory authorities.
• Strong Collaboration with NPI S&OP Teams for accurate demand and supply matching, to ensure all commercial commitments are met, any risk to supply is mitigated or communicated in accurate and timely fashion.
• Create a short and long term feasible supply plan to meet all Market commercial Forecast , support growth and launch plan for NPI Products.
• Strong Collaboration with CMO Operations teams to ensure the Supply plan is converted to a feasible manufacturing plan and ensure execution of the plan at a granular level. Support the CMO teams to mitigate constraints to support Advanz revenue plan.
• Ensure strong Lead time adherence for all steps in manufacturing and until quality release and dispatch .
• Ensure the dispatch process is compliant with Advanz pharma standards and all agreed secondary packing, handling , storage and shipping conditions are met by the CMO teams.
• Establish strong relationships with external manufacturing partners, fostering
• open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor key supply chain metrics and performance indicators, identifying opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements.
• Support new product introductions and product lifecycle management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal impact on supply chain operations.
• Co-ordinate Distribution and Logistics function for the collection and delivery of your product from the CMO to the Distributor
• Monitor key supply chain metrics and performance indicators, identifying opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the S&OP function leveraging data analytics, technology tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Use scheduling software (Anaplan) to coordinate deliveries and future supply plans.
• Ensure to capture key parameters for planning requirement like batch size, Lead time, etc. and update the Master data on regular basis
• Disseminate business intelligence within the Company that may be collected through interaction with various groups internal or external.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure 100% in Stock for all NPI Products from launch until stabilization.
• Single face to all our Commercial and Business Development teams for all NPI Products.
• Lead the S&OP Process for all NPI products aligning closely with Established S&OP teams to ensure a single robust S&OP process for the company.
• Lead NPI Due Diligence process from a SCM standpoint. Ensure deep down analysis and scenario planning of each deal leading to creation of a strong business case.
• Operationally lead new launches from Signing to launch to stabilization to handover to established teams.
• Single face to all our NPI CMO’s for all operational purposes.
• Represent SCM in New Partner due diligence and identification
• Work in partnership with all CMO Team and Advanz teams to ensure our plans are delivered in a compliant manner.
• Represent the Company, enhancing its reputation and importance with our CMO’s.

About You

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to patients’ lives.

Qualifications:

• Degree level or equivalent
• MBA or similar

Experience & Competences

• Pharmaceutical supply chain background
• Demonstrable business acumen
• Quality Management understanding
• Technical / Manufacturing understanding

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong Experience in managing NPI Launches and M&A project , ideally in Europe.
• Strong Communication Skills and understand of cultures specifically in Europe.
• Strong Knowledge of Pharma Manufacturing process ideally Sterile Mfg Process or experience with Bio Similars.
• Solid business acumen accompanied by interpersonal savvy
• Have a bias for action and fast decision making.
• Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships internally & externally
• Superior influencing, communication, negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills
• Willingness to be co- located with commercial teams in Europe or any other location.
• Ability to travel to CMO Sites as needed.
• Experience in supply chain technology/ processes such as SAP, SAP APO, IBP and Anaplan and other modern software systems
• Can lead key business meetings

Personal Qualities:

• Strong Leader that can influence multiple team internal and external without direct managerial control.
• Strategic and tactical thinking
• Communication (both oral and written)
• Strong Cultural quotient, ability to integrate in different cultures.
• Interpersonal strengths
• Strong organizational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution.
• Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, decision making and influence others in a team-based organization
• Excellent people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.
• Ability to work with different Global culture and different time zones
• Commits to action and implements promptly, does not postpone issues
• Impartial
• Strong team worker
• Sees the wider picture

Why ADVANZ PHARMA?

The success of any company is driven by its people, and we are no different.

At ADVANZ PHARMA, we believe in empowering our people to be entrepreneurs and embrace challenges to enable personal and company growth in an agile and fast-paced environment. We strive to do that inclusively and responsibly, treating all employees with integrity whilst rewarding outcomes and impact.

Our teams are made up of people from all walks of life and backgrounds. We thrive in an environment where uniqueness is celebrated, but we are all united by the same passion to help improve patients' lives by providing and enhancing the specialty and hospital medicines they depend on.

As a business, we like to tap into new ideas and fresh perspectives. So, if you join us, you’ll be empowered to own your work, explore new possibilities and make things happen.

But there’s more to you – and us – than just work, which is why our culture, vision and values are so high on our agenda. We believe in gender equality and actively encourage women into senior roles – we have an active ADVANZ PHARMA Women’s Network; almost 40% of our managers are women.

We work hard to recognise and reward talent, and we actively promote from within - last year, approximately 25% of our people across the company achieved promotions. In addition, we recognise talent with our annual Impact Awards, in which our top performers are rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

We offer flexible, agile working options, and you will also enjoy a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

To join us on our exciting journey, Apply now! *

*Please include a CV and Cover letter.

ADVANZ PHARMA's Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities: Our teams are made up of people from all walks of life and backgrounds. We thrive in an environment where uniqueness is celebrated. ADVANZ PHARMA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and prospective employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other protected classifications to the extent required by applicable laws. In all instances, the company will continue to comply with all local laws governing employment practices. In addition, the company will make reasonable accommodation for any applicant or employee with a disability, both during the application process and on the job, whenever possible.