Supply Chain Distribution Lead

1st Executive Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd. seeks an experienced leader to drive a pharmaceutical distribution transformation across Western Europe. The role involves delivering multi-market projects, managing implementation plans, dependencies and risks, and ensuring operational readiness while protecting supply continuity.

You will work with Finance, Procurement, Supply Planning and Trade Affiliates, coordinating delivery and guiding affiliates through the transition with clear decisions and actions.

Qualifications

• Strong complex project management skills
• Pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceutical distribution transformation across Western Europe.
• Manage implementation plans, dependencies, risks and operational readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and answer affiliate questions, providing clear guidance.

Job description

Distribution Transformation Lead - Supply Chain

9-12-month contract | Remote working possible, with occasional office attendance as required | No travel required

£500 per day inside.

We're seeking an experienced project leader to deliver a pharmaceutical distribution transformation across Western Europe.

Strong complex project management skills and pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain experience are essential. You'll manage implementation plans, dependencies, risks and operational readiness while protecting supply continuity.

Working with a cross-functional core team such as Finance, Procurement, Supply Planning and others as well as Trade Affiliates, you'll coordinate delivery, answer multiple affiliate questions and provide clear guidance throughout the transition.

You'll bring proven experience delivering complex, multi-market projects, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate detailed operational issues into clear decisions and actions.