Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 4 months ago
Associate Director, Site Supply Chain
Tarzana, California, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$117K/yr - $176K/yr
8+ years expAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Site Supply Chain to lead planning and operations at AstraZeneca’s manufacturing facilities in Tarzana and Santa Monica, CA. This role involves developing site operations strategies to ensure the efficient production and supply of cell therapy products, collaborating with Global Planning to support S&OP and S&OE processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Manage and implement site supply chain strategies aligned with manufacturing site operational goals, ensuring the efficient and reliable manufacture of cell therapy products to meet patient needs
Lead site operations planning process at the AstraZeneca cell therapy manufacturing sites at Tarzana and Santa Monica, CA, including demand review, capacity evaluation and slot planning to ensure schedule and resource optimization
Collaborate with Global Planning, Manufacturing and Operations teams to develop capacity plans that improve resource utilization and efficiency while maintaining product quality and compliance
Own supply chain related change assessments for manufacturing process improvements/revisions and new product introductions
Improve supply chain efficiency and resilience, implementing guidelines, process improvements, and technology solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree with 10+ years of experience or Masters Degree with 8+ years of experience
Expertise in developing supply chain strategies that improve capacity, inventory levels, production efficiency, and customer service levels
Certification in APICS or equivalent
Knowledge of autologous cell therapy supply chain, including Make To Order and Make to Stock planning and cell therapy capacity planning
Analytical, with the ability to translate data into relevant recommendations
Experience leading teams
Proficiency in supply chain planning and production systems, such as ERP systems, demand planning tools, slot management and inventory optimization software
Preferred
Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
At least 10 years of experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, and production planning, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with specific experience in cell therapy
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
Retirement contribution (hourly roles)
Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)
Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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