Senior Launch Planning Leader, Supply Chain

EyeBio; United States; Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

EyeBio seeks an Associate Director, Supply Chain Management to lead end-to-end execution of new product launches in major markets. You will manage cross-functional launch teams, develop market launch plans, identify risks, and guide products through hypercare to sustaining ownership.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Value Chain Management, Commercial, and Regulatory teams, with a focus on delivering timely launches and maintaining supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in supply chain, launch planning, and/or manufacturing operations within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Prior project management experience in a cross-functional/cross-divisional environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive ownership and accountability without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex, ambiguous information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities, work in an environment of uncertainty, and develop proactive risk-mitigation plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize data into informed recommendations.
• Continuous improvement/Lean mindset, with the ability to apply and improve standard work.
• Proactive mindset to anticipate and solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and global networks.
• Demonstrated experience in launch management or new product introduction.
• Working knowledge of advanced planning systems and ERPs (e.g., SAP, Rapid Response/Kinaxis, Maestro).
• Certifications: APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) or equivalent supply chain certification; Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Supply chain design, operations, risk management, and business/financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional/divisional launch teams for assigned products, from launch preparation through hypercare, and execute a formal, documented transition to designated sustaining owners.
• Partner with Value Chain Management to ensure assigned launch plans align with the Global Filing and Launch Strategy (GFLS) and Supply Chain Design requirements.
• Develop launch supply scenarios in collaboration with Commercial, E2E Planning, and Operations Research modeling teams; translate scenarios into clear options and recommendations for decision-makers.
• Identify risks to launch and ongoing supply, develop mitigations, and drive resolution within the working team; elevate through appropriate governance forums with clear options and recommendations.
• Contribute to business continuity planning for assigned products in collaboration with technology, manufacturing sites, procurement, regulatory, and commercial partners.
• Support cross-functional Global Event Management activities for new product supply interruptions, minimizing impact to supply, discard, revenue, and Company reputation.
• Apply and improve GLP standard work, launch processes, and systems to enable on-time launches and repeatable, high-performing execution.
• Track and report process and operational metrics for assigned products; surface performance improvement opportunities to the Director and the GLP team.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, Communities of Practice, and the After-Action Review (AAR) process.
• Provide coaching, onboarding support, and knowledge sharing to launch planners and rotational/gig participants; mentor peers without formal reporting responsibility.

Skills

Launch Management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Supply Chain Processes

MRP

Order Management

Production Planning

Demand Management

Logistics Management

Product Distribution

S&OP

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Science related or other Business-related discipline

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

Rapid Response/Kinaxis

Maestro

Job description

EyeBio seeks an Associate Director, Supply Chain Management to lead end-to-end execution of new product launches in major markets. You will manage cross-functional launch teams, develop market launch plans, identify risks, and guide products through hypercare to sustaining ownership.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Value Chain Management, Commercial, and Regulatory teams, with a focus on delivering timely launches and maintaining supply continuity.