Transforming Commercial Supply Chain through Data and Digital Initiatives
This role involves leading a global team focused on transforming the commercial supply chain through data and digital initiatives. The team will drive our digital-first strategy within Global Supply Chain (GSC) Supply Planning, overseeing digital and process programs across Network Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, Launch Excellence, Rapid Response Technology, and Life Cycle Management Strategies.
About the Role:
* Lead Global Process Owners (GPOs) to drive our digital-first strategy within GSC Supply Planning.
* Collaborate with GSC Supply Planning and IT to implement cutting-edge digital solutions, processes, and technologies.
* Ensure the effective deployment and operation of advanced processes, systems, and tools, including ERP technology, cloud computing, cognitive computing, advanced analytics, and machine learning.
* Guarantee the sustained execution and compliance of digital and data initiatives, ensuring on-time and on-budget project completion.
* Lead and manage a global team, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and alignment across different regions and time zones.
* Champion innovation by exploring and leveraging best-in-class data and technology capabilities to enhance operational excellence and efficiency.
* Maintain digital and data technologies by building and managing high-performing execution teams and leading super-user groups.
* Develop and implement standards to enhance efficiencies for end-users of supply chain data and digital technologies.
* Seek opportunities to automate and simplify repetitive tasks, promoting operational excellence, process standardization, and harmonization.
Requirements:
* Master's degree or MBA in life science, technology, engineering, business, data science, or information systems.
* Over 15 years of experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, ERP, digital/data technologies, and quality within the biopharma industry.
* Preferred: Operational excellence experience (Master Black Belt/Black Belt or equivalent).
* Proven track record of developing and leading global teams.
* Strong ability to navigate complex organizations, aligning and integrating cross-functional resources into cohesive teams in a highly matrixed environment.