Sr. Director, Supply Chain & Logistics

X4 Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Pharmaceuticals in Boston is seeking a senior supply chain leader to oversee global clinical and commercial supply continuity, risk management, and cross-functional partnerships. This role drives forecasting, planning, and distribution for clinical and commercial programs with a focus on maintaining uninterrupted supply chains.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in pharma supply chain, a relevant Bachelor's degree, ERP experience, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of clinical and/or commercial manufacturing, supply chain and logistics experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy or related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Experience coordinating with Third Party Logistics, Finance, accounting and vendors.
• Experience with ERPs and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own global clinical and commercial supply continuity and risk management processes.
• Lead cross-functional partnerships with Quality, Regulatory, Technical and Clinical teams.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations to forecast supply needs and site rollouts.
• Lead Integrated Business Process to monitor demand and plan supply.
• Plan and implement activities for packaging, labeling, shipping, cold chain and distribution.
• Coordinate with logistics partners and ensure inventory at minimum levels and costs.
• Develop SOPs and processes to support global supply chain.
• Manage budget, POs and invoices for supply chain activities.

Skills

Supply chain management

Forecasting & demand planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutics or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Do you have the passion and commitment to join a team whose mission is to develop treatments that have a clear and profound impact on people with rare diseases of the immune system? Does it excite you to be a part of a company developing potential new treatments that could dramatically improve the lives of people with limited to no treatment options? X4 is an exceptional place to work, with team members who are dedicated to patients, partners in the medical community and each other.

X4 Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the treatment of rare hematologic and immune disorders through innovative, patient-focused therapies. Building on its expertise in CXCR4 biology and the successful commercialization of XOLREMDI® (mavorixafor), X4 is advancing a global Phase 3 clinical program evaluating mavorixafor for chronic neutropenia, a group of rare disorders characterized by persistently low neutrophil counts and an increased risk of serious infections.

We recognize that developing innovative, new medicines is challenging, but we embrace this challenge to truly make progress for patients each day. If you feel you would be a good fit for X4, we invite you to share with us your aspirations and career goals.

At X4 you will find…

• A team that values grit and innovative science.
• The opportunity to leverage your knowledge of Supply Chain to support our innovative science and allow you to have a major impact on our mission to support our patients.
• A collegial environment with a team-based approach, where our mission drives our values, behaviors, and creativity.

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for global clinical and commercial supply continuity and risk management processes, owning and assessing supplychain plans and inventories.
• Drive and lead cross-functional partnerships with Quality, Regulatory, Technical and Clinical partners
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations to forecast initial and ongoing clinical drug supply needs and demand assumptions (enrollment rates, number of sites, number of countries, etc.) and assure successful start-up of and distribution to clinical sites.
• Lead Integrated Business Process (IBP) to monitor clinical and commercial demand and plan supply accordingly; evolve process, as needed, to meet current business needs.
• Plan and implementactivities related to clinical and commercial supply chain,custom clearance, cost management, storage, warehousing, distribution, procurement, logistics, forecast, inventory control, data management, and production planning.
• Ensure the availability of commercial productinventory in the supply chain,as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels and cost applying risk-based review of the supply chain.
• Coordinate with Third Party Logistics/Finance/Accounting for invoices and inventory carryingcosts.
• Manage and maintain commercial serialization across all territories.
• Partner with QualityAssurance to enableglobal acceptance of clinical & commercial material and ensure compliance across all stages of supply chain management.
• Manage and oversee development of SOPs and necessary processes and procedures to support globalsupply chain.
• Develop and manage plans for clinical and commercial packaging/labeling processes, shipping authorization, import/export licenses, cold chain global distribution, etc. to ensure continuity of supply
• Coordinate artwork and packaging design for printedpackaging components throughexternal suppliers for all markets
• Manage supply and relationship with multiple distribution partners (global partnerships utilizing both clinical and commercial material).
• Work as part of cross-functional team to develop EAP/PTA strategy across all indications and territories.
• Manage budget, contractual obligations, purchase ordersand invoices for supply chain

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum of 12 years of clinical and/or commercial manufacturing, supply chain and logistics work experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Minimum Bachelor's Degreein Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology
• National and international travel will be required (20%)
• Commercial Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics
• Managing/interacting with Third Party Logistics, Client Services, Wholesale and Retail Warehouses, Customers, Vendors, Finance, Accounting
• Supply Chain Data Analysis
• Experience with ERPs
• Skilled in MicrosoftOffice, including Outlook,Excel and PowerPoint

This position is based in Boston, MA, and offers a flexible hybrid work model with a minimum of 2 days/week in the office.

About Us

X4 Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantve Action Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.