Senior API Supply Chain Manager | CMO & Inventory Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Living organ/bone marrow leave (up to

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible time off

Winter holiday shutdown

11+ paid holidays

Job summary

Ardelyx seeks a senior supply chain professional to lead external API manufacturing and CMO relationships from our Waltham, MA headquarters. You will oversee inventory, cost control, and change controls to ensure timely material deliveries and supply continuity.

Responsibilities include coordinating with QA/CMC/Regulatory for risk management, modeling scenarios in ERP systems, and delivering clear reports and metrics to stakeholders. Up to 15% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in technical/scientific/engineering/supply chain or related field with 6–8 years in pharmaceutical supply chain or CMC project management.
• API project management or supply chain experience in a virtual supply chain network.
• Experience managing external manufacturing relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, negotiating/problem-solving, and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to organize/prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Up to 15% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with third-party manufacturers to align production schedules, raw materials, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance for small molecule APIs.
• Manage Ardelyx inventory across API-related CMO sites to ensure accurate inventory control and efficient supply chain operations.
• Manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders for small-molecule API manufacturing/material movements; monitor expenses vs. approved budgets and support accruals with Finance/Accounting.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, CMC, and Regulatory Affairs for supply planning, risk identification, and mitigation.
• Use ERP/planning tools to model scenarios, track supply risks, optimize logistics; maintain supply chain documentation and support training.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and presentations.
• Complete API and RSM change control impact assessments.
• Ensure ex-US alliance orders are delivered timely per contractual obligations.

Skills

API project management

External manufacturing relations

Supply chain management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Travel up to 15%

Education

BA/BS in technical/scientific/engineering/supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Planning tools

Job description

Ardelyx seeks a senior supply chain professional to lead external API manufacturing and CMO relationships from our Waltham, MA headquarters. You will oversee inventory, cost control, and change controls to ensure timely material deliveries and supply continuity.

Responsibilities include coordinating with QA/CMC/Regulatory for risk management, modeling scenarios in ERP systems, and delivering clear reports and metrics to stakeholders. Up to 15% travel may be required.