Director, Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Director of Manufacturing & Supply Operations to lead technical operations, negotiate contracts, manage vendors, and plan budgets. The role requires guiding cross-functional teams, translating strategy into actionable plans, and driving process improvements.

The position involves extensive GMP operations experience, plus vendor negotiation and coordination of governance meetings.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in biotech/pharma manufacturing, supply chain, or GMP operations.
• Experience engaging with senior management, translating strategy into operational plans.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional issues and align stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional stakeholder influence, manage contract lifecycle, ensure compliance, optimize vendor value, and oversee budget processes.
• Coordinate governance meetings and support vendor onboarding and transitions.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Budget planning

Process improvement

GMP operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role

Director of Manufacturing & Supply Operations supporting technical operations, including contract negotiations, vendor management, budget planning, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• lead cross-functional stakeholder influence, manage contract lifecycle, ensure compliance, optimize vendor value, and oversee budget processes.
• coordinate governance meetings and support vendor onboarding and transitions.

Requirements

• 12+ years in biotech/pharma manufacturing, supply chain, or GMP operations.
• Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• experience engaging with senior management, translating strategy into operational plans, and managing cross-functional issues.

High-Value

extensive GMP manufacturing and supply chain expertise, vendor negotiation, contract management, cross-functional influence in biotech or pharma, experience supporting biologics or drug-device combo manufacturing, domestic and international travel.

Work Setup

onsite in Waltham, MA, with a requirement to work three days per week.