Director – Network Orchestrator

Director – Network Orchestrator

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Deep expertise in supply planning, network orchestration, and capacity management across API, Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished Packaged Goods.
• Strong understanding of internal and external manufacturing network complexities, including CMO relationships.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership in a matrixed environment.
• Experience in running executive-level S&OP or Global Supply Review processes.
• Proficiency in advanced supply planning tools (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, etc.) and data analytics for decision support.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate supply chain insights into strategic business recommendations.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management skills, defined as developing action plans, identifying deliverables, and presenting results.
• Critical Thinker with ability to think through process solutions while balancing current capabilities with the ability to analyze for potential future issues.
• Demonstrated problem solver and strong initiative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and influence to drive results at all levels in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop an integrated view of supply plans across the global manufacturing network, ensuring strategic alignment with corporate objectives, and driving execution excellence in support of patient supply and business priorities.
• Lead the Monthly Plan Cycle, including the preparation and facilitation of the Global Supply Review with senior leadership to drive informed decision-making.
• Oversee supply planning and orchestration across all Brand-focused supply chain value chain teams, ensuring alignment across all internal and external manufacturing sites.
• Lead feasibility analysis of supply plans across sites and production lines, ensuring capacity is optimized and aligned with business needs.
• Identify and resolve capacity constraints, bottlenecks, and conflicts across manufacturing modalities (Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished Packaged Goods).
• Develop a comprehensive view of network-wide supply risks and opportunities, ensuring effective contingency planning and mitigation strategies.
• Drive an integrated supply planning process that ensures the right balance between demand, capacity, and inventory across the network.
• Partner with Brand-focused supply chain ‘Pod’ teams to align supply priorities and execution strategies across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Ensure site-specific constraints and capabilities are fully integrated into global supply planning efforts.
• Act as the primary liaison between manufacturing sites and Supply Chain leadership to provide a consolidated view of supply execution.
• Own and drive the Monthly Plan Cycle, including preparation and leading the Global Supply Review (GSR) with senior leadership.
• Synthesize key supply insights, risks, and trade-offs to enable fact-based decision-making at the executive level.
• Develop and implement KPIs, dashboards, and reports that provide real-time visibility into supply performance and operational effectiveness.
• Align cross-functional stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Finance) on supply chain priorities and execution roadmaps.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving across Brand Pod Supply Chain teams and Senior Leadership.
• Partner closely with LRP, Manufacturing, Quality, External Manufacturing, and Finance to ensure alignment on supply chain strategies.
• Act as a key thought leader in supply chain network design and optimization, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and agility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Data Analytics Skills Preferred
• Excellent communication skills: ability to manage at all levels of the organization, from shop floor to high level leadership; ability to use the right combination of discretion, judgement, and tact to get teams to move forward.