Vice President, Supply Chain Management & Logistics – European Union

NantHealth; Belfast; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in Northern Ireland is looking for a Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Logistics. This senior role involves leading product distribution strategies and optimizing supply chain operations across Europe. Candidates should possess 15+ years of leadership experience, a solid educational background, and expertise in navigating EU regulations. This is a pivotal role driving strategic initiatives and ensuring compliance while achieving cost-effectiveness and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of supply chain leadership experience, 5+ years in a VP or senior director role.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings ≥10% in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and similar tools for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead product distribution strategy across all European operations.
• Define and execute a 3-5 year EU supply chain roadmap aligned with corporate goals.
• Collaborate with commercial and corporate departments to align supply chain capabilities.

Skills

Driving cost savings

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Data-driven decision-making

Understanding of EU trade regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

MBA or relevant master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

NantWorks (the “Company”) is the parentcompany of various private and public entities that are changinghow we work, live and play. We focus on three main categories: lifesciences; energy & renewables; and media & technology. We investin strategies that improve our core capabilities and in brandnew industries, poised to change mankind for the better. Bycapturing tomorrow’s opportunities through scientific processes andentrepreneurial philosophies, we are at the forefront of emerginghigh-growth technologies across a wide range of industries.

The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date. The Company may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.

Position Summary
The Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Logistics for the EU will lead the product distribution strategy across all European operations. This senior leader will be responsible for optimizing procurement, packaging and labeling planning, inventory management, transportation, and distribution networks of product while ensuring compliance with EU regulations, sustainability targets, and cost‑effectiveness. The role requires a visionary approach to risk mitigation, and partnership development to support the company’s growth objectives in a complex, multi‑country market.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for facilitating the company’s EU & UK Anktiva commercial launches and subsequent support of strategic expansion plans in the EU
• Act as a first line resource to manage the interface between Supply Chain Management and the EU Commercial Business
• Assist in the management of supply of investigational medicinal product (IMP) to EU clinical trials
• Define and execute a 3‑5 year EU supply chain roadmap aligned with corporate goals
• Assist in the creation and communication of country specific forecasts to support production schedules
• Participate in the Integrated Business Planning process
• Coordinate with the EU Business on procurement, production scheduling, inventory control, and distribution across all EU sites by focusing on all downstream activities post-delivery of product to distribution hub/partner
• Work with General Manages/Country Manager to map and develop the customer operations requirements and then implement as required
• Ensure optimal network design (warehouses, cross‑docking, last‑mile delivery) to meet service‑level agreements (SLAs)
• Collaborate with Commercial Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance to align supply chain capabilities with commercial market demand
• Collaborate with corporate departments such as Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Operations to ensure uninterrupted product supply and GxP compliance
• Own the EU supply chain P&L, delivering cost reductions, margin improvement, and ROI on capital projects

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required
• MBA or relevant master’s degree strongly preferred
• 15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a VP or senior director role overseeing a multi‑country European footprint
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings ≥10% and improving service levels in a complex, regulated environment
• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale ERP/TMS/WMS deployments and digital transformation initiatives
• Deep understanding of EU trade regulations, customs procedures, and sustainability standards
• In-depth knowledge of GDP/GMP and EU pharmaceutical regulations.
• Understanding of GDP/GMP and an ability to interpret and enforce regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross‑functional, multi‑cultural, matrixed teams
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment where results are achieved through influence and the incorporation of multiple points of view
• Proficiency in data‑driven decision‑making (advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)

This is the pay range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at thetime of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on the skills,qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of theposition.