VP, Supply Chain

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Francisco Caballúa; Híbrido; MXN 2,607,000 - 3,478,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Vice President of Global Supply Chain in Mexico. This role involves leading global supply chain activities, including demand planning, supplier management, and logistics. The successful candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in supply chain management in pharma/biotech and will work closely with various departments to ensure a timely supply of products. This position promotes hybrid work with in-office collaboration a few times a week.

Formación

• At least fifteen years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing in pharma/biotech.
• Detailed understanding of clinical development, manufacturing, and commercial supply chains.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a team.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a global team of supply chain professionals for clinical and commercial supply chain.
• Oversee commercial supply chain aspects including CMO/CPO partnerships.
• Coordinate material transfers for clinical and commercial substances internationally.

Conocimientos

Leadership and people management

Strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration

Logistics, distribution, and 3PL/CMO/CPO management

Forecasting, S&OP, and budget management

Regulatory compliance and quality systems (GxP, QMS)

Vendor and contract management

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline

Herramientas

SAP

TraceLink

Veeva

Descripción del empleo

Role Summary

The Vice President of Global Supply Chain will lead global end-to-end clinical and commercial supply chain activities, including IP packaging, labeling, distribution, demand forecasting, S&OP, supplier management, inventory, and global trade for finished goods. The role requires directing global teams in a fast-paced, GxP environment and partnering with CMC, Manufacturing, Commercial, Clinical, and Quality Assurance to ensure timely and uninterrupted supply of product. Hybrid, in-office collaboration 2–3x per week in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global team of supply chain professionals for both clinical and commercial end-to-end supply chain
• Oversee commercial supply chain aspects including CMO/CPO partnerships, packaging/labeling with CPOs, and 3PL storage and distribution
• Coordinate material transfers for clinical and commercial substances internationally, handling licenses, VAT, and customs
• Own global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for all commercial products, coordinating demand planning with market access and finance to finalize the supply plan
• Manage the commercial supply plan, inventory, shelf life, and expiration for finished goods and in-process materials
• Own serialization activities for global products
• Manage clinical packaging and labeling, including design, translation, production, distribution, and inventory
• Provide clinical demand signals and translate into time-based forecasts based on protocols/studies
• Prepare clinical supply plans to support demand, monitor inventory, and provide updates to project teams
• Monitor clinical expiry/retest dating; manage inventory releases and re-supply as unblinded inventory manager
• Oversee domestic and international distribution and logistics for clinical programs and develop distribution instructions with vendors
• Support budget activities, including supplier contracts, PO generation, and invoicing approvals
• Collaborate with QA to manage batch release, final release, temperature excursions, and deviation investigations
• Liaise with CMC and clinical operations; evaluate new CMOs/CPOs for commercial supply chain
• Work with Global Trade, Distribution, and Finance to manage 3PLs, inventory, distribution, and revenue reporting
• Generate and maintain global SOPs in QMS systems and ensure regulatory compliance
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with CMC, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs

Qualifications

• At least fifteen (15) years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing in pharma/biotech; title based on experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline
• Detailed understanding of clinical development, manufacturing, and commercial supply chains
• Forecasting, demand/supply planning, inventory management, packaging/labeling, distribution including cold chain, import/export, and reverse logistics
• Proven experience in leading and developing a team
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP; serialization/TraceLink and DSCSA standards; QMS platforms (Veeva or similar)
• Experience with clinical blinding practices and setting up IRT systems for global studies
• Project management and vendor management skills
• Working knowledge of drug development (Phase I–IV) and GMP/GCP/GDP guidelines
• Familiar with US/EU import/export regulations
• Strong attention to detail, data analysis, problem solving, and decision-making in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate and gain support for execution plans with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• APICS certification or formal supply chain education is preferred
• Travel: up to 20% domestic and international; occasional evening/weekend commitments

Skills

• Leadership and people management
• Strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration
• Logistics, distribution, and 3PL/CMO/CPO management
• Forecasting, S&OP, and budget management
• Regulatory compliance and quality systems (GxP, QMS)
• Vendor and contract management

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline

Additional Requirements

• Occasional evening and/or weekend commitments
• Travel up to 20% (domestic and international)