Job Description:
The Strategic NPI Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful launch of new products by coordinating global activities from initiation to closure.
Responsibilities:
* Initiation: Analyze sourcing options, assess supply chain risks, and coordinate with Global Commercial Development & Network Strategy.
* Planning: Develop project plans, manage critical path, and facilitate cost/capacity/volume analysis.
* Execution: Provide monthly updates, develop launch plans, and assess opportunities for timeline acceleration.
* Closure: Manage issue resolution, establish continuity of supply, and transition to routine replenishment planning.
Requirements:
* Graduate degree in engineering, scientific, or health-related field of study.
* Relevant advanced degree or training/certificate in supply chain or logistics preferred.
* 10 years of experience in supply chain management, 5 years in pharma/animal health industry.
* Experience in New Product Introduction and/or Lifecycle Management preferred.
Technical Skills:
* Good influencing skills.
* Strong cross-business collaborative skills.
* Basic knowledge of business processes including planning, capacity, and supply planning.
* Good written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
Physical Requirements:
* Preferred location: Parsippany NJ (US) or Dublin (IRE).
* This position may be located at any GMS location within the US or EU.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary, bonus, 25.5 days holiday per annum plus public holidays.
* Defined contributory pension plan.
* Private medical insurance for you and your family.
* Empowered flexible working.