Sr. Manager, Global Planning

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals seeks a Sr. Manager, Global Planning to drive strategic production planning for clinical supply. The role collaborates across functions to develop scenarios and ensure plans meet program timelines and budget constraints.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, optimize material availability, and work with external partners to align with contractual obligations. This position requires deep SCM expertise and strong communication with global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) with at least 5 years in bioservices/biopharma SCM.
• Alternative: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related bioservices/biopharma experience.
• Experience with ERP implementations and SAP or Oracle are required.
• Strong data analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and change management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to clinical supply and operations planning processes.
• Advise on Partner Sales and Operations Demand Reviews and scenarios.
• Develop short- and long-term manufacturing plans aligned with program timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with CMC, Process Sciences, QA, QC, Finance and Material Management to ensure material availability.
• Partner with external vendors to meet Drug Substance and Drug Product supply obligations.
• Oversee SAP master data integrity to ensure accurate inventory and orders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication & stakeholder management

Change management

Leadership

Decision making

Education

Master's degree in Global Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Global Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Science or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Sr. Manager, Global Planning

Job Description Summary:

Key contributor to clinical supply and operations planning monthly team meeting (CS&OP). Contribute
and advise on Partner Sales and Operation Demand Reviews. Work cross-functionally to develop scenario
plans and strategies that result in production plans that meet program, capacity, and budget requirements.
Leads and supports others in the group to provide strategic planning and execution recommendations.
Collaborate with external partners to ensure that Drug Substance and Drug Product supply needs are met
in line with contractual obligations. Develop short- and long-term manufacturing plans using clinical
development plans from program management and CMC. Partners with CMC, Process Sciences, Program
Team, QA, QC, Finance and Material Management to ensure material availability is in line with clinical
program timelines and budget. Troubleshoot and identify root causes and suggest solutions to meet project
objectives. Develop Annual Long Range Manufacturing Plans based on available information, highlighting
areas of constraint. Utilize and oversee SAP master data integrity to ensure inventory and order
management is accurate and precise.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Global Supply Chain Management, Business (any), Engineering (any), Science (any) or
related field of study in Bioservices or Biopharma industries and five (5) years of experience in the job
offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. In lieu of a Master's degree in
Global Supply Chain Management, Business (any), Engineering (any), Science (any) or related field of
study and five (5) years of experience, the employer will also accept
a Bachelor's degree in Global Supply Chain Management, Business (any), Engineering (any), Science (any)
or related field of study and eight (8) years of experience in Bioservices or Biopharma industries. Must
have demonstrated experience with: ERP implementation - successfully implementing ERP to help launch
new tools and pharmaceutical products and substances; Supply Chain Planning - Balancing production,
inventory, and distribution; Strategic Thinking - Aligning plans with business objectives; Data Analytics -
Using data to drive planning decisions; Cross-Functional Collaboration - Working effectively across
multiple different departments; Project Management - Coordinating new product launches and key
initiatives; Communication & Stakeholder Management - Influencing and aligning global teams with
constant changing assumptions; SAP or Oracle; Scenario Planning - Evaluating alternative demand, supply,
and market scenarios to support decision-making; and Change Management - Leading and adapting to
organizational, process and market changes effectively.

Salary offered for the position is: $175,635 .00 - $185,200.00 / year.

Primary Work Location:

100 Main Street, 13th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142

Additional Locations:

N/A

Work Shift:

Not Specified

EOE.