Senior Director, Global Supply Chain & MMC Operations

Eli Lilly and Company; Nederland; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time equivalent bonus

Pension plan

Vacation benefits

Healthcare benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance and death benefits

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is building a new OSd manufacturing footprint in Katwijk, Netherlands, and seeking a Senior Director to lead Supply Chain & MMC operations. The role drives strategic direction for warehousing, planning, and regulatory compliance across a greenfield site.

The position requires strong leadership, extensive pharma supply chain experience, and the ability to partner with global teams to deliver robust manufacturing schedules and compliant logistics. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent, with significant warehousing, planning, and logistics operations.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience and 3+ years of logistics operational experience.
• Knowledge of international shipping regulations, including safety, security, and EU import/export compliance.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Dutch language proficiency is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and deliver results for warehouse (shipping/receiving, inventory control), production & materials planning, incoming sampling, and dispensing operations.
• Ensure the site production plan is balanced, risks are identified, and new product launches are supported with all supply chain processes in place.
• Strengthen partnerships with affiliates and external logistics providers; manage Supplier Relationship Management for distributors and LSPs, including KPI definition, service reviews, and improvement plans.
• Identify and prioritise productivity opportunities; present business cases to site management and Global Supply Chain leadership.
• Benchmark with peer companies to recognise best practices; seek leadership in logistics forums (planning, supply, transportation, security, operational excellence).
• Support maintenance of supply agreements and partner with Procurement, Quality & Legal in contract negotiations.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is building a new OSd manufacturing footprint in Katwijk, Netherlands, and seeking a Senior Director to lead Supply Chain & MMC operations. The role drives strategic direction for warehousing, planning, and regulatory compliance across a greenfield site.

The position requires strong leadership, extensive pharma supply chain experience, and the ability to partner with global teams to deliver robust manufacturing schedules and compliant logistics. English fluency is essential.