Manager, Supply Chain

Sumitomo Pharma; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize its end-to-end supply chain operations. This remote role requires strong expertise in GMP and supply chain systems, as well as the ability to manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, able to implement successful supply chain strategies and drive initiatives towards continuous improvement.

Benefits

Merit-based salary increases

Short incentive plan participation

401(k) plan eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in supply chain roles ideally within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP.
• Proven experience in standing up MRP planning and supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize internal commercial supply chain operations.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, audits, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with GMP standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, Business, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.comor follow us onLinkedIn.

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Manager will lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations, for internal manufacturing, vendor management, and MRP planning. This role is critical in supporting commercial operations, ensuring alignment with production schedules, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will be the SAP SME and own master data.

Location: Remote/Morrisville, NC (with travel to Morrisville, NC: 25% - 40%)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize internal commercial supply chain operations.
• Lead internal manufacturing coordination, ensuring alignment with inventory and production forecasts.
• Develop and maintain detailed supply strategies for critical materials, including for Phase 2b/3 clinical trials that come to the internal manufacturing facility.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, audits, and performance metrics.
• Implement and manage MRP planning systems.
• Ensure compliance with GMP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Finance teams.
• Support quality oversight for internal and external manufacturing parts.
• Drive change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document and manage knowledge transfer activities, including meeting minutes and action tracking.
• Interact with the SMPA global Supply Chain teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–12 years of experience in supply chain roles ideally within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP.
• Proven experience in standing up MRP planning and supply chain systems.
• Experience in SAP and ERP implementation
• Experience managing global vendor relationships and resolving supply chain issues.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate global vendor communications.
• Willingness to work in a fast pace environment with changing timelines.
• If remote, willingness to travel to the Morrisville NC facility – 25% - 40%

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience in a small company or startup environment is a plus.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The base salary range for this role is $115,920 to $144,900. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Confidential Data:All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.

Compliance: Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.