Director, Global Supply Chain, Life Science Technologies

Corning Inc.; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Director, Global Supply Chain, Life Science Technologies in Tewksbury, MA. Lead the division’s supply chain strategy and alignment with manufacturing needs to optimize planning, inventory, and logistics across internal and external partners.

The role requires 10–15 years in operations/supply chain, global team leadership, and willingness to travel. Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree and certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, business, supply chain, or related discipline required.
• Experience leading manufacturing in a plant operations role is preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years in operations and supply chain management across multiple functions.
• Global team leadership experience and matrix organization involvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division’s global supply chain strategy in line with business priorities and growth.
• Oversee SIOP/IBP, inventory, demand, and supply planning across internal and external partners.
• Build scalable processes and operating models; drive lean, governance, and compliance.
• Develop a high-performing global organization using metrics to improve service, cost and cash flow.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Lean / Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

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Director, Global Supply Chain, Life Science Technologies

Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location: Tewksbury, MA, US, 01876

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 76846

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

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As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Role Purpose

Corning is hiring a Director, Global Supply Chain, Life Science Technologies, to join our team in Tewksbury, MA. This role provides Corning Life Sciences with sustainable competitive advantage in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management. The Director defines and executes the division’s supply chain roadmap, ensuring optimization of the activities and support required to deliver products and services to customers and business partners. The role aligns supply chain capabilities to current and future business and manufacturing needs, with primary focus areas including supply chain planning, service, inventory, supply, demand, capacity, network, materials management, scheduling, procurement, logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will lead the division’s global supply chain strategy, aligning operations with business priorities and growth objectives. You will partner cross-functionally with leaders across operations, manufacturing, procurement, finance, quality, commercial, and business teams to drive execution and results.
• You will oversee integrated business planning, including SIOP/IBP, inventory management, demand forecasting, and supply planning across internal manufacturing and external partners. This role also leads production planning, material flow, capacity planning, network optimization, and make-versus-buy decisions to ensure strong customer delivery and operational performance.
• In addition, you will build scalable processes, systems, and operating models that improve agility, profitability, and long-term performance. You will champion operational excellence through lean practices, data integrity, best-practice deployment, and compliance with global trade, governance, sustainability, and supply management standards.
• As a leader you will also develop and strengthen a high-performing global organization while using metrics and insights to improve service, cost, cash flow, and overall business results.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, business, supply chain, or related discipline required.
• Experience leading manufacturing in a plant operations role, e.g., team leader, value stream leader or production meeting.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of operations and supply chain management experience in progressively senior positions across multiple functions.
• Experience leading global teams, including matrix assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development and deployment of a strategy.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Plant or operations experience.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or other equivalent supply chain certification.
• Global work experience, including work across regions and cultures.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience across multiple businesses, divisions, services, functions, and/or technologies.
• Experience in both growing and mature businesses.
• Digital aptitude and competency, with the ability to develop and deploy new digital capabilities with minimal instruction.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$194,454.00-$267,374.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .