Senior Director, Supply Chain

The role

The Senior Director, Supply Chain is a strategic leader responsible for directing all supply chain functions at a sterile fill-finish CDMO site. This role drives supply continuity, inventory optimization, and operational excellence while ensuring alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and financial objectives.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the site supply chain strategy.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Procurement, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, Warehousing, and Logistics.
• Own the site's Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Lead the monthly Site Operations Review process.
• Develop capacity and inventory strategies.
• Drive operational performance through key supply chain metrics.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Technical Services, Program Management, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Lead supply chain transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and manage the Supply Chain budget.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing supply chain organization.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading managers and developing high-performing teams in a complex manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success leading supply chain functions including procurement, planning, materials management, warehousing, and logistics
• Proven experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning processes
• Strong understanding of inventory management, capacity planning, working capital optimization, and supply chain performance management
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive results across cross-functional organizations
• Experience developing organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets, developing business cases, and supporting profitability objectives
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office applications, and data analytics tools

Nice to have

• MBA
• Master's degree
• APICS certification
• Experience in sterile manufacturing, aseptic processing, or fill-finish operations

Benefits

• Day One Benefits
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse Life Insurance
• Child Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

About the company

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market.